Favonigobius
Favonigobius is a genus of gobies, small fish in the family Gobiidae. The genus is found in the western Pacific Ocean, from Japan to Australia. It contains only one species, Favonigobius lateralis, which was first described in 1996. Favonigobius is closely related to the genus Cryptocentrus, and some taxonomists have suggested that it should be included in that genus.
Common Names
The species Favonigobius lateralis has several common names, including lateral goby and yellow goby.
Characteristics
Members of the genus Favonigobius are small, slender gobies that are typically less than 5 centimeters in length. They have a distinctive lateral line that runs along the side of their body and a pair of barbels on their chin. They are often brightly colored, with a yellow or orange body and dark spots or stripes.
Environment
Favonigobius species are found in a variety of marine environments, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, and sandy bottoms. They are often found in association with shrimps, with which they have a symbiotic relationship. Favonigobius lateralis is specifically found in tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region.
References
* [FishBase entry for Favonigobius](http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Favonigobius.html)* [WoRMS entry for Favonigobius](http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=127253)* [ITIS entry for Favonigobius](https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=171902)