Gobiodon atrangulatus Garman, 1903: Fiji Coralgoby

Synonyms or described as: No recorded synonyms.

Description: Gobiodon atrangulatus has not been well documented over the years due to confusion stemming from the original description being based on a preserved specimen from the Fiji Islands (Garman, 1903). The body colour has frequently been described as predominantly yellow, with red to pink coloured markings on the facial and dorsal region (Akihito, Ikeda and Sugiyama, 2002) (Figure 5). There are typically four to five broad bands on the facial region, accompanied by a series of small dots on the dorsal portion of the head and a combination of dots and lines along the base of the dorsal fins (Akihito, Ikeda and Sugiyama, 2002). Similar coloured markings can be observed on the edges of the dorsal, pelvic, and anal fins. A black spot is visible on the upper opercular margin.

Distribution: Gobiodon atrangulatus has been recorded throughout the central and western Pacific, occurring around Fiji and southern Japan (Ryukyu and Ogasawara Islands) (Masuda et al., 1984).

Habitat: No coral species preferences have been recorded for this species though it has been confirmed that it inhabits Acropora corals (Akihito, Ikeda and Sugiyama, 2002).

Sociality: There are no known inclusions of G. atrangulatus in any sociality studies.

Genetics: There are no known inclusions of G. atrangulatus in any genetic studies.