Red Spotted Goby
Description
of the Red Spotted Goby
The Red Spotted Goby is also known as the Red-Blotched Pygmy
Goby. They are small peaceful fish and are an attractive
addition to any saltwater aquarium. It is important however not
to place them with larger aggressive fish and ideally introduce
them in pairs or small groups.
Profile of
the Red Spotted Goby
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Red Spotted Goby species.
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Size: Up to
3.5cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
PH 8.1 to 8.4. Temp 22 to 25 Degrees
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Diet / Feeding:
Fresh or Frozen Brine or Mysis Shrimp
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Temperament:
Active but Peaceful Fish
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Habitat: Reef
Dwellers at depths of up to 50m
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Behaviour: Good
Community Fish
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Range: Western
Pacific
Scientific
Classification of the Red Spotted 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 Red Spotted 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 Red Spotted Goby slimy?
Red Spotted Goby secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Red Spotted 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 Red Spotted Goby have gills?
Gills enable the Red Spotted 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 Red Spotted 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 Red Spotted 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
Red Spotted 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 Red Spotted 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
Red Spotted Goby
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Red Spotted Goby
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