yellow clown goby
A small, bright yellow reef fish (Gobiodon okinawae) often found among branching corals. The name is a compound of 黄色 (yellow), 珊瑚 (coral), and ハゼ (goby).
The yellow clown goby is often seen among branching corals.
The diver was taking a picture of a yellow clown goby.
Katakana spelling is standard for this fish name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is very rare and mainly found in specialized contexts; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
Compound of 黄色 (きいろ, 'yellow'), 珊瑚 (さんご, 'coral'), and ハゼ (goby). The name describes its habitat and coloration.