Scientific Name
Ptereleotris hanae
Common Name
Blue hana goby
Biology
Dorsal
spines
(total): 7;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 24-26;
Anal
spines: 1;
Anal
soft rays: 22 - 25;
Vertebrae: 26. Pale blue to light bluish gray in color. Operculum with 2 broad, curved, bright blue bands. 4 to 6 median barbels (like bumps in juveniles). 2nd spine of 2nd dorsal fin elongated; caudal fin of adults with trailing filaments; diagonally elongate red to violet spot usually present on lower base of pectoral fin.