Western Tubenose Goby
NameWestern Tubenose Goby
Scientific NameProterorhinus semilunaris
Common NamesTubenose Goby, Western Tubenose Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginBlack Sea basin, Azov Sea basin, Caspian Sea basin
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)5
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-75
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesRobust, non-bottom-dwelling fish, Fish that tolerate similar cool-to-temperate water conditions
Description
The Western Tubenose Goby is a small, bottom-dwelling fish characterized by its distinctive tubular nostrils. It exhibits mottled brown and grey camouflage, allowing it to blend seamlessly with rocky or sandy substrates. This hardy species is native to the Ponto-Caspian region but has become an invasive species in other parts of the world.
