Butterfly Goby (Amblygobius albimaculatus)
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Butterfly Goby
Butterfly Goby
Amblygobius albimaculatus
Moderate
208.198 liters
208,197.648 mL
208.2 Litres (55 US G.)
17.78 cm 12.7-17.8cm (5-7 ")
1.020 - 1.025
8.1 - 8.4
295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R
303.15 K
86 °F
545.67 °R22 -30 °C (71.6-86°F)
8-10 °d
1:1 M:F
Uncommon
2-6 years
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Alternative names
- Butterfly Goby, Tailspot Goby, Tailspot Reef Goby
Synonyms
- Gobius albimaculatus, Gobius papilio, Gobius quinqueocellatus
Sexing
- Males with 3 black spots near base of 2nd dorsal fin and round spots on cheek; females with brown-edged band from upper lip to upper operculum.
Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
Diet
- This fish can easily starve in captivity, they can be fussy eaters. They prefer to eat continuously, rooting around in the substrate for algae, crustaceans and worms.
Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
Environment Specifics
- Unknown
Behaviour
- A bottom dwelling sand-sifting goby. Will dig in the substrate and hover slightly above it.
Identification
- How to id the animal.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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