Yellowstripe Wormfish
NameYellowstripe Wormfish
Scientific NameGunnellichthys monostigma
Common NamesYellowstripe Wormfish, One-spot Wormfish
FamilyGobiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, Samoa, Japan, Australia
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4.7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPeaceful gobies, Blennies, Small wrasses, Clownfish, Cardinalfish, Anthias
Description
The Yellowstripe Wormfish is a slender, elongated saltwater fish characterized by a prominent orange-red stripe and a yellow stripe running along its body. These shy burrowing fish prefer a fine sand bed to retreat into when startled. They are planktivores, feeding on small invertebrates in the water column.
