Barsnout goby (Elacatinus illecebrosus)

Scientific name: Elacatinus illecebrosus B?hlke & Robins, 1968

The Barsnout goby (Elacatinus illecebrosus) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: Western Central Atlantic, Yucatan, Mexico to Panama.

Barsnout goby care at a glance

Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Found in groups near coral heads. Monogamous.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Elacatinus illecebrosus
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated, usually 2 - 45 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Central Atlantic: Yucatan, Mexico to Panama.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)