Pelagic goby (Sufflogobius bibarbatus)

Scientific name: Sufflogobius bibarbatus von Bonde, 1923

Pelagic goby (Sufflogobius bibarbatus)

The Pelagic goby (Sufflogobius bibarbatus) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 11–15°C (52–59°F). Native range: Eastern Atlantic, Namibia and South Africa.

Pelagic goby care at a glance

Temperature
11–15°C (52–59°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 12 - 13. Fins dusky to black in color.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Sufflogobius bibarbatus
Family
Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
17.0
Depth range
0–340 m (0–1115 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 340 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: Namibia and South Africa.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tm=4)

Sources

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

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