Striped goby (Gobius vittatus)

Scientific name: Gobius vittatus Vinciguerra, 1883

The Striped goby (Gobius vittatus) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 16–20°C (61–68°F). Native range: Mediterranean Sea.

Striped goby care at a glance

Temperature: 16–20°C (61–68°F)

Biology

Occurs offshore on coralline grounds. Feeds on harpacticoids and other crustaceans (including plankton), polychaetes, algae and poriferans. Rarely captured.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Gobius vittatus
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.8
Depth range: 15–85 m (49–279 ft)
Environment: Marine; demersal; depth range 15 - 85 m, usually 15 - 50 m
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Mediterranean Sea.
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.)