Sharknose Goby (Elacatinus evelynae)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, slender goby with a yellow to tan body and distinctive dark blue stripes running horizontally along the head and anterior body. The snout is notably elongated and pointed, giving the species its "sharknose" common name.
Diet and feeding
Small crustaceans, copepods, amphipods, frozen mysis, brine shrimp, and other small meaty foods. May clean other fish.
Difficulty and care for the Sharknose Goby
Easy - Common cleaner goby similar to Neon Goby. Best suited for beginners.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Caribbean, from the Bahamas and Florida Keys south through the Tropical Western Atlantic to Brazil, typically found in coral reef environments at depths of 5-50 feet.
Keeper notes
Common cleaner goby similar to the Neon Goby. May clean other fish. Hardy and reef safe.
Log Sharknose Goby in your reef tank
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