Maiden goby (Valenciennea puellaris)

Scientific name: Valenciennea puellaris Tomiyama, 1956

The Maiden goby (Valenciennea puellaris) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Indo-Pacific, Red Sea to Samoa, north to southern Japan, south to the Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia.

Maiden goby care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12

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Species facts

Scientific name: Valenciennea puellaris
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 20.0
Depth range: 2–30 m (7–98 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 30 m, usually 10 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to Samoa, north to southern Japan, south to the Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia.
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.)