Starry Goby (Amblygobius stethophthalmus)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Small, elongated goby with a mottled brown and tan body covered in white spots and stellate markings that give it the "starry" appearance. The head is slightly flattened, and the first dorsal fin is tall and spinous. Eyes are positioned dorsally and may be partially obscured by the patterning.
Diet and feeding
Feed small live or frozen foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and small crustaceans. May accept high-quality frozen preparations. Feed 1–2 times daily in small portions.
Difficulty and care for the Starry Goby
Easy - Suitable for beginners with basic care requirements and hardy nature.
Common health issues
Parasites (ich, external copepods), starvation if live food unavailable, poor water quality
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, ranging from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and the central Pacific.
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