Taileye Goby
NameTaileye Goby
Scientific NameStigmatogobius sadanundio
Common NamesTaileye Goby, Knight Goby, Spotted Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)4
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesBumblebee Goby, Molly, Archerfish
Description
The Taileye Goby is a distinctive brackish water fish known for the prominent black ocellus (eyespots) on its caudal fin and dorsal fin. It exhibits a mottled brown and black coloration, providing camouflage in its natural habitat. This species can be territorial and is best kept in a species-specific tank or with robust, similarly sized brackish tankmates.
