Engineer Goby

The engineer goby (Pholidichthys leucotaenia) is a marine fish belonging to the Gobiidae family. Recognizable by its elongated body and distinctive black and white horizontal stripes, this species exhibits notable burrowing behavior. Indigenous to the Indo-Pacific region, it contributes to substrate stability through its burrowing activities. Known for its ecological importance, the engineer goby is valued in the aquarium trade for its unique markings and behaviors.