| Aspect: | Totally pale body with slightly tinted dorsal and anal fins |
| Population: | Not very common. |
| Notable feature: | Small intermitent bright line running from eye to gill. |
| Environment: | Generally seen hovering over its u-shaped burrow in sandy bottom. These were photographed at a depth of 40 metres. |
| Behaviour: | Will dive into it u-shaped burrow in the sand if approached too closely. |
Last update: 22/10/15
Hovering Dartfish
- French designation: Gobie Hellene
- Latin designation: Ptereleotris helenae
- Creole designation: -
- Latin family: Ptereleotridae
- Size (cm): 6-10
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