Difference between revisions of "Amblygobius albimaculatus"
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Latest revision as of 03:08, 13 December 2017
Butterfly Goby
Butterfly Goby
Amblygobius albimaculatus
208 Litres (55 US G.)
12.7-17.8cm (5-7 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22 -30 °C (71.6-86°F)
8-10 °d
1:1 M:F
2-6 years
Family
Gobiidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Butterfly Goby, Tailspot Goby, Tailspot Reef Goby
Additional scientific names
- Gobius albimaculatus, Gobius papilio, Gobius quinqueocellatus
Sexing[edit]
- Males with 3 black spots near base of 2nd dorsal fin and round spots on cheek; females with brown-edged band from upper lip to upper operculum.
Diet[edit]
- This fish can easily starve in captivity, they can be fussy eaters. They prefer to eat continuously, rooting around in the substrate for algae, crustaceans and worms.
Behaviour[edit]
- A bottom dwelling sand-sifting goby. Will dig in the substrate and hover slightly above it.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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