Bluebanded goby (Lythrypnus dalli)

Scientific name: Lythrypnus dalli Gilbert, 1890

The Bluebanded goby (Lythrypnus dalli) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–22°C (64–72°F). Native range: Eastern Pacific, Gulf of California to Ecuador and north of Per?.

Bluebanded goby care at a glance

Temperature: 18–22°C (64–72°F)

Biology

Found usually in open rocky areas but retreats to crevices or holes or hides among spines of sea urchins when threatened. Territorial. Sits on exposed rock surfaces near a hole or crevice. Feeds mainly on small crustaceans. Oviparous. Males guard the eggs which are found attached to the walls of brood chamber. Female deposits oblong eggs in empty shells; male guards them. Often found with Lythrypnus zebra.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Lythrypnus dalli
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 6.4
Depth range: 0–76 m (0–249 ft)
Environment: Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 76 m
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Ecuador and north of Per?.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)