36. Parachaeturichthys polynema (Bleeker, 1853)

Taileyed goby (Figure 37)

Material examined: 1 ex.; 22.07.11; Shankarpur, Reg. No. MARC /ZSI/F3735 .

Description: D: VII, 9-11; A: I, 9-10. Numerous barbells on ventral side of head. Caudal fin longer than head. Body greenish above and lighter below; upper base of caudal fin with a large black spot surrounded by yellow.

Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: south to Natal, South Africa; India and Japan.

Remarks: The fish has no commercial value.Poisonous.