Meander goby (Mugilogobius inhacae)

Scientific name: Mugilogobius inhacae Smith, 1959

The Meander goby (Mugilogobius inhacae) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–25°C (72–77°F). Native range: Western Indian Ocean, southern Mozambique to Natal, South Africa but probably more widespread.

Meander goby care at a glance

Temperature
22–25°C (72–77°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. Body with crossbars; comma-shaped mark at upper part of caudal fin base, oblique spot below.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Mugilogobius inhacae
Family
Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.5
Environment
Marine; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: southern Mozambique to Natal, South Africa but probably more widespread.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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