Zebra goby (Lythrypnus zebra)

Scientific name: Lythrypnus zebra Gilbert, 1890

The Zebra goby (Lythrypnus zebra) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Carmel Bay in central California, USA to Clari?n Island, Mexico.

Biology

Found in rocky areas, often in caves and crevices. Occurs from intertidal to 97 m depth. Often collected for home aquarium. Oviparous. Males guard the eggs which are found attached to roof of shelter.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Lythrypnus zebra
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.7
Depth range: 0–97 m (0–318 ft)
Environment: Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 97 m
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: Carmel Bay in central California, USA to Clari?n Island, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tmax=1; tm=0.5)