Blue hana goby (Ptereleotris hanae)

Scientific name: Ptereleotris hanae Jordan & Snyder, 1901

The Blue hana goby (Ptereleotris hanae) is a marine fish of the family Ptereleotridae. In the aquarium it needs water at 21–27°C (70–81°F). Native range: Pacific Ocean, Philippines to the Line Islands, north to southern Japan, south to northwestern Australia and New South Wales.

Blue hana goby care at a glance

Temperature: 21–27°C (70–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 24-26; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 22 - 25; Vertebrae: 26. Pale blue to light bluish gray in color. Operculum with 2 broad, curved, bright blue bands. 4 to 6 median barbels (like bumps in juveniles). 2nd spine of 2nd dorsal fin elongated; caudal fin of adults with trailing filaments; diagonally elongate red to violet spot usually present on lower base of pectoral fin.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Ptereleotris hanae
Family: Ptereleotridae (Dartfishes)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Depth range: 3–50 m (10–164 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 50 m, usually 6 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Pacific Ocean: Philippines to the Line Islands, north to southern Japan, south to northwestern Australia and New South Wales.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial