Red-lined sleeper (Valenciennea immaculata)

Scientific name: Valenciennea immaculata Ni, 1981

The Red-lined sleeper (Valenciennea immaculata) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Western Pacific, Taiwan, Macao, Hong Kong, Philippines, and from Western Australia to Sydney, New South Wales (Australia). Recently reported from Tonga.

Red-lined sleeper care at a glance

Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

Occurs over fine, silty or muddy sand bottoms,. Sifts large mouthfuls of sand to feed and dig its own burrow.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Valenciennea immaculata
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 13.0
Depth range: 1–30 m (3–98 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 30 m, usually 2 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: Taiwan, Macao, Hong Kong, Philippines, and from Western Australia to Sydney, New South Wales (Australia). Recently reported from Tonga.
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.)