Ctenogobiops
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Ctenogobiops is a genus
of saltwater fish in the family
Gobiidae (commonly known as gobies).
They commonly live on sandy sea beds and are often found sharing burrows with small shrimp.
Genus
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of saltwater fish in the family
Family (biology)
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Gobiidae (commonly known as gobies).
They commonly live on sandy sea beds and are often found sharing burrows with small shrimp.
Species
- Ctenogobiops crocineus Smith, 1959
- Ctenogobiops feroculus Lubbock & Polunin, 1977
- Ctenogobiops formosa Randall, Shao & Chen, 2003
- Ctenogobiops pomastictus Lubbock & Polunin, 1977
- Ctenogobiops tangaroai Lubbock & Polunin, 1977
- Ctenogobiops tongaensis Randall, Shao & Chen, 2003