Old glory (Koumansetta rainfordi)

Scientific name: Koumansetta rainfordi Whitley, 1940

The Old glory (Koumansetta rainfordi) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–30°C (72–86°F). Native range: Western Pacific, Philippines south to Rowley Shoals and the southern Great Barrier Reef and east to Fiji. Recently reported from Tonga.

Old glory care at a glance

Temperature: 22–30°C (72–86°F)

Biology

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

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Species facts

Scientific name: Koumansetta rainfordi
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 8.5
Depth range: 2–30 m (7–98 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 30 m, usually 3 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: Philippines south to Rowley Shoals and the southern Great Barrier Reef and east to Fiji. Recently reported from Tonga.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)