Freckled Goby
NameFreckled Goby
Scientific NameAwaous commersoni
Common NamesFreckled Goby, Commerson's Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion, Seychelles, Comoros, Asia, Oceania
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesMollies, Bumblebee Gobies, Archerfish, Monos, Scats
Description
The Freckled Goby (Awaous commersoni) is a euryhaline fish native to the Indo-Pacific, known for its ability to inhabit both freshwater and brackish environments. It has a distinctive elongated body, a broad head, and is typically mottled brown or grey, providing excellent camouflage against rocky or sandy substrates. These gobies are primarily detritivores and algivores, grazing on biofilm and small invertebrates.
