Rhinogobius Goby
NameRhinogobius Goby
Scientific NameRhinogobius tyoni
Common NamesTyoni Goby, Rhinogobius Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginJapan, Kyushu, Shikoku
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)3
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-75
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesSmall peaceful danios, Small peaceful rasboras, Hillstream loaches, Other non-aggressive bottom dwellers (with caution)
Description
The Rhinogobius tyoni is a small, bottom-dwelling freshwater goby native to clear, fast-flowing streams in Japan. It features cryptic mottled brown and tan coloration, allowing it to camouflage effectively in rocky environments. Males can display more intense colors during breeding and may exhibit territorial behavior towards other gobies.
