Spikefin goby (Discordipinna griessingeri)

Scientific name: Discordipinna griessingeri Hoese & Fourmanoir, 1978

The Spikefin goby (Discordipinna griessingeri) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: Indo-Pacific, Red Sea to the Marquesan Islands; reported from the Gambier Islands.

Spikefin goby care at a glance

Temperature: 23–27°C (73–81°F)

Biology

Occurs in areas with live coral, rubble, and sand. Benthic. Secretive and not associated with burrows or prawns. Minimum depth reported from.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Discordipinna griessingeri
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 3.0
Depth range: 2–30 m (7–98 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 30 m, usually 2 - 15 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: Red Sea to the Marquesan Islands; reported from the Gambier 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.)