Ornate prawn-goby (Vanderhorstia ornatissima)

Scientific name: Vanderhorstia ornatissima Smith, 1959

The Ornate prawn-goby (Vanderhorstia ornatissima) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 21–27°C (70–81°F). Native range: Indo-Pacific, East Africa to Samoa, north to the Ryukyu Islands.

Ornate prawn-goby care at a glance

Temperature: 21–27°C (70–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 13. Thin blue barring or rings near tail along the sides.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Vanderhorstia ornatissima
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 8.5
Environment: Marine; reef-associated, usually ? - 3 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Samoa, north to the Ryukyu Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)