Twinspot goby (Signigobius biocellatus)

Scientific name: Signigobius biocellatus Hoese & Allen, 1977

The Twinspot goby (Signigobius biocellatus) 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, Philippines to the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef; Palau in Micronesia.

Twinspot goby care at a glance

Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10-11; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 11. Conspicuous ocellated dorsal fins.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Signigobius biocellatus
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.0
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: Philippines to the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef; Palau in Micronesia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)