Yellow-headed Goby
NameYellow-headed Goby
Scientific NameValenciennea strigata
Common NamesYellowhead Sleeper Goby, Yellow-headed Goby, Blueband Goby
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Samoa, Ryukyu Islands, New Caledonia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)50
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesClownfish, Damselfish (less aggressive types), Blennies, Small Wrasses, Other non-competing gobies (in large tanks), Most invertebrates
Description
The Yellowhead Sleeper Goby is a peaceful, sand-sifting marine fish known for its distinctive yellow head and pale body often marked with horizontal stripes or spots. It actively sifts through the sand bed, consuming small invertebrates and keeping the substrate aerated. This species requires a mature aquarium with a deep sand bed for burrowing and foraging.
