Northern Neon Goby

Characterized by a conspicuous coloration: dark blue horizontal band on an almost light body (Ref. 92840). Pale stripe in front of each eye, not reaching tip of snout (Ref. 26938).

Monogamous mating is observed as both obigate and social (Ref. 52884).

Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 13; Analspines: 1; Analsoft rays: 9 - 12

Inhabits coral heads. Removes ectoparasites from other fishes. Classified as an invertebrate feeder (Ref. 42240).

Inhabits coral heads. Removes ectoparasites on skin and fins, in the mouth and in the gill chambers of greater fish like groupers and others (Ref. 92840). Monogamous (Ref. 52884). Minimum depth reported from Ref. 27115. Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35420).

aquarium: commercial