Yellownose goby (Elacatinus randalli)

Scientific name: Elacatinus randalli B?hlke & Robins, 1968

The Yellownose goby (Elacatinus randalli) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Western Central Atlantic, Puerto Rico and the Lesser Antilles to Cura?ao and Venezuela.

Yellownose goby care at a glance

Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Head and body with two black stripes, one middorsal and one lateral, the two separated by a narrow bright yellow stripe which commences on upper part of eye; all three stripes continuing into caudal fin.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Elacatinus randalli
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.6
Environment: Marine; reef-associated, usually 1 - 50 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Central Atlantic: Puerto Rico and the Lesser Antilles to Cura?ao and Venezuela.
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.)