Golden-Headed Sleeper Goby
Description
of the Golden-Headed Sleeper Goby
The Golden-Headed Sleeper Goby is also known as the Blueband Goby
and Pennant Glider. The are an amusing peaceful little fish and
spend their time sifting through the sand at the bottom of the
tank in order to feed on small worms, algae and crustaceans
which they sift through their gill covers.
Profile of
the Golden-Headed Sleeper Goby
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Golden-Headed Sleeper Goby species.
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Size: Up to 18cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
PH 8.1 to 8.4
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Diet / Feeding:
Small Worms, Crustaceans and Algae. Frozen, Dried or Flaked
Food
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Temperament:
Peaceful, good community fish
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Behaviour: Live
in pairs and not aggressive to other fish
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Range:
Indo-Pacific
Scientific
Classification of the Golden-Headed Sleeper Goby
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Golden-Headed Sleeper Goby?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Golden-Headed Sleeper Goby slimy?
Golden-Headed Sleeper Goby secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Golden-Headed Sleeper Goby to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Golden-Headed Sleeper Goby have gills?
Gills enable the Golden-Headed Sleeper Goby to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Golden-Headed Sleeper Goby have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Golden-Headed Sleeper Goby
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Golden-Headed Sleeper Goby
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Golden-Headed Sleeper Goby
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Golden-Headed Sleeper Goby
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Golden-Headed Sleeper Goby
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