Orangemarked Goby (Amblygobius decussatus)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small tan to brownish goby with distinctive orange or red markings and reticulated (net-like) patterns across the body. The body is stocky with a blunt head and small mouth typical of bottom-dwelling gobies.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed small meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, frozen copepods, and finely chopped preparations. Supplement with small live foods such as live copepods or amphipods if available, as this species grazes on small benthic organisms in nature.
Difficulty and care for the Orangemarked Goby
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Philippines and Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef and Indo-Australian Archipelago.
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