Signalfin goby (Fusigobius signipinnis)

Scientific name: Fusigobius signipinnis Hoese & Obika, 1988

The Signalfin goby (Fusigobius signipinnis) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: Western Pacific, Japan to Australia. Recently reported from Tonga.

Signalfin goby care at a glance

Temperature: 23–27°C (73–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. Males have a taller, more heavily pigmented first dorsal fin.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Fusigobius signipinnis
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.9
Environment: Marine; reef-associated, usually 5 - 25 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: Japan to 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.)