Elegant firefish
A species of Nemateleotris, Also known as Purple fire goby, Redbanner goby, Elegant firegoby Scientific name : Nemateleotris decora Genus : Nemateleotris
Elegant firefish, A species of Nemateleotris
Also known as:
Purple fire goby, Redbanner goby, Elegant firegoby
Botanical name: Nemateleotris decora
Genus: Nemateleotris
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Description
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Description
The elegant firefish is a slender, colourful fish. The dorsal fin has 7 spines and 27 to 32 soft rays while the anal fin has a single spine and 28 to 31 soft rays. The head is purple and the body colour is whitish or yellowish, gradually darkening to deep grey towards the tail. The fins have longitudinal bands of purple, red, black and orange.
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Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Fish Order
Perch-like fish Family
Wormfishes Genus
Nemateleotris Species
Elegant firefish 
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