Pink-Spotted Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus leptocephalus)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Pink-Spotted Watchman Goby is a small, robust goby with a tan to beige body and distinctive pink or reddish spots and blotches covering its head and body. It has a slightly flattened body profile, large anterior eyes, and a characteristic pointed snout. The first dorsal fin is tall and sail-like, and the pectoral fins are enlarged, which it uses for balance and movement across the substrate.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty foods including frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, amphipods, and small crustaceans. Accepts most prepared carnivore pellets formulated for small reef fish. Feed 1–2 times daily in amounts that will be consumed within a few minutes.
Difficulty and care for the Pink-Spotted Watchman Goby
Easy - Suitable for beginners with basic care requirements and hardy nature.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending eastward to the Indo-Australian Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef. Found in tropical reef environments at depths typically between 5 and 50 meters.
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