Gumdrop Spotted Croucher Goby – Coral’s Coral

The Madagascar Coral Croucher Goby is an ornate bottom-dwelling fish sporting lovely pink/red coloration and speckled markings. It is a fascinating fish often found in and about both hard and soft corals. With numerous and descriptive common names such as Gumdrop Coral Croucher, Velvetfish, and Velvet Goby, it is not too difficult to surmise the general appearance and behavior of this fish. The Madagascar Coral Croucher Goby possesses a compact, gumdrop-like body that is vertically compressed, allowing it to navigate tight spaces between reef rubble and coral branches. Its entire body is covered with fine “hairs” that give it a fuzzy or velvet-like appearance.