Long-finned goby (Valenciennea longipinnis)

Scientific name: Valenciennea longipinnis Lay & Bennett, 1839

The Long-finned goby (Valenciennea longipinnis) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Indo-West Pacific.

Long-finned goby care at a glance

Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

Occurs in areas of fine sand and shallow lagoon reefs at depths less than 3 m, rarely at depths greater than 6 m. Adults usually in pairs, constructing burrows under rubble. Monogamous. Feeds on small invertebrates (e.g. copepods, amphipods, ostracods, nematodes, and foraminiferans) by sifting mouthfuls of sand.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Valenciennea longipinnis
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 18.0
Depth range: 2–30 m (7–98 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 30 m, usually ? - 6 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)