Blind Goby
NameBlind Goby
Scientific NameTyphlogobius californiensis
Common NamesBlind Goby, California Blind Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginEastern Pacific Ocean, California, Baja California
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range8.0-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSymbiotic Shrimp (e.g., Upogebia pugettensis)
Description
The Blind Goby is a unique, pale pink, eyeless fish native to the intertidal zones of California. It lives symbiotically with a burrowing shrimp, relying on the shrimp for burrow maintenance and protection. This species is adapted to a subterranean lifestyle, feeding on detritus and small invertebrates within its shared burrow.
