Twostripe goby (Valenciennea helsdingenii)

Scientific name: Valenciennea helsdingenii Bleeker, 1858

The Twostripe goby (Valenciennea helsdingenii) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Indo-West Pacific, southern Red Sea and East Africa (where common, ) to Indonesia, north to southern Japan, south to the Great Barrier Reef.

Twostripe goby care at a glance

Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

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

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Species facts

Scientific name: Valenciennea helsdingenii
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 25.0
Common length: 18.0
Depth range: 1–45 m (3–148 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 45 m, usually 1 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: southern Red Sea and East Africa (where common, ) to Indonesia, north to southern Japan, south to the Great Barrier Reef.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)