Butterfly goby (Amblygobius albimaculatus)

Scientific name: Amblygobius albimaculatus R?ppell, 1830

The Butterfly goby (Amblygobius albimaculatus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–30°C (72–86°F).

Butterfly goby care at a glance

Temperature: 22–30°C (72–86°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 12 - 14. 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.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Amblygobius albimaculatus
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 18.0
Environment: Marine; brackish; reef-associated
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa south to Durban (South Africa), including most islands in the western Indian Ocean islands; Indonesia, Australia and South Pacific islands. Also known from Japan and Philippines.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)