Yellow Priolepis Goby (Priolepis aureoviridis)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A tiny, slender goby with yellowish-green coloration and iridescent markings on the head and face. The body is elongated with a pointed snout, and distinctive bright facial markings make it readily identifiable.
Diet and feeding
Feed small frozen foods including mysis shrimp, copepods, and other small invertebrates. Supplement with quality flaked foods for small fish. Feed small portions multiple times daily to match the goby's natural grazing behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Yellow Priolepis Goby
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, including the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding regions from Australia to the Philippines.
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