Tangaroa shrimpgoby (Ctenogobiops tangaroai)

Scientific name: Ctenogobiops tangaroai Lubbock & Polunin, 1977

The Tangaroa shrimpgoby (Ctenogobiops tangaroai) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–25°C (72–77°F). Native range: Pacific Ocean.

Tangaroa shrimpgoby care at a glance

Temperature: 22–25°C (72–77°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11

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Species facts

Scientific name: Ctenogobiops tangaroai
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 6.0
Depth range: 4–40 m (13–131 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - 40 m, usually 4 - 40 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Pacific Ocean.
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.)