Redhead Pocillopora Goby
NameRedhead Pocillopora Goby
Scientific NameGobiodon atrangulatus
Common NamesRedhead Pocillopora Goby, Blackfin Coral Goby, Blackfin Redhead Goby, Redhead Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Western Pacific Ocean
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10
Max Size (Inches)2
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther peaceful reef-safe fish, Small wrasses, Clownfish, Damsels, Blennies, Shrimp, Snails, Hermit crabs
Description
The Redhead Pocillopora Goby is a small, striking marine fish known for its reddish-orange head and dark, often black, body. It typically lives symbiotically within the branches of Pocillopora corals, feeding on small invertebrates and coral polyps. This species makes a peaceful addition to a reef aquarium, though it can be territorial towards other gobies.
