Synchiropus stellata

[The Kapenta Kid]

Here's my red scooter goby (identification provided by Tablett15) showing (if that's not the wrong word) his superb camouflage.

 

[tabblet15]

I believe you got a red scooter blenny/dragonet there. Very cool thou.

 

[The Kapenta Kid]

I think you are absolutely correct. I have checked several Web sources and it certainly appears to be a Synchiropus stellatus.
Never believe what you are told in fish stores. :roll:
I noticed at first that it didn't appear to eat much if any food that it was offered. Now, I am glad to say, it has developed an appetite for prepared food.

 

[tabblet15]

Thats good, i didnt want to worry you and say that they have a diet similar to a mandrian dragonet. Its great to have a cooperative fish!

 

[The Kapenta Kid]

Yep, thanks. You made a good ID. That has helped a lot.