Flat-headed Goby
NameFlat-headed Goby
Scientific NameGlossogobius giuris
Common NamesFlathead Goby, Tank Goby, Gudgeon, White Goby, Gangetic Goby, River Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, Australia, Southeast Asia, India, China, Japan
Temperamentcommunity
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeFreshwater, Brackish, Saltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger rainbowfish, Larger peaceful cichlids (if tank size permits), Larger barbs, Other gobies of similar size
Description
The Flat-headed Goby is a highly adaptable euryhaline fish found across the Indo-Pacific region. It possesses a distinctive flattened head and a mottled brown coloration, providing excellent camouflage against various substrates. These gobies are predatory carnivores, feeding on smaller fish and invertebrates.
