Dirty-faced Brackish Goby
NameDirty-faced Brackish Goby
Scientific NameStigmatogobius sadanundio
Common NamesDirty-faced Brackish Goby, Knight Goby, Sadanundio Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginAsia, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)4.5
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesBumblebee Goby, Molly (brackish tolerant), Archerfish, Figure 8 Puffer
Description
The Dirty-faced Brackish Goby is a small, territorial fish known for its mottled brown coloration and distinctive facial markings. It thrives in brackish water environments, often found in estuaries and coastal areas of Southeast Asia. This species is best kept in a species-specific tank or with robust, similarly sized brackish tankmates.
