Hetereleotris poecila (Fowler 1946)

Second dorsal-fin rays usually I,10, rarely I,11; anal-fin rays usually I,9; an enlarged dark brown bar on upper pectoral base, extending onto pectoral rays (Ref. 57078).

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Analspines: 1; Analsoft rays: 9

Inhabits tide pools.