Gobies

Gobies are a highly diverse and fascinating group of fish that are popular in the reefkeeping hobby due to their small size, vibrant colors, and interesting behaviors. Belonging to the family Gobiidae, gobies are typically small, bottom-dwelling fish that inhabit coral reefs, seagrass beds, and sandy substrates. They are known for their ability to form symbiotic relationships with other marine organisms, such as pistol shrimp. In these relationships, the goby acts as a lookout while the shrimp digs and maintains a shared burrow, providing mutual protection and benefits to both species. This unique behavior makes gobies a captivating addition to any reef aquarium, as they offer both aesthetic appeal and fascinating interactions to observe.

Gobies are relatively easy to care for and are suitable for both beginner and experienced aquarists. They are generally peaceful and can be kept with a variety of other reef-safe fish and invertebrates. However, it is important to provide them with plenty of hiding spots and a sandy substrate to mimic their natural habitat. Some popular species of gobies in the aquarium trade include the Cryptocentrus cinctus, the Elacatinus oceanops, and Gobiodon spp.. These species are known for their striking colors and patterns, which can add a vibrant touch to any aquarium. Additionally, gobies are often hardy and can adapt to a range of water conditions, making them a resilient choice for marine tank enthusiasts. Overall, gobies are a delightful and rewarding group of fish that can bring life and interest to any saltwater aquarium.

1. Common name: Robust cusk

   Scientific name: Alionematichthys riukiuensis
2. 
   Common name: Horse-shoe shrimp-goby

   Scientific name: Amblyeleotris arcupinna
3. 
   Common name: Pinkbar goby

   Scientific name: Amblyeleotris aurora
4. 
   Common name: Diagonal shrimp-goby

   Scientific name: Amblyeleotris diagonalis
5. Common name: Shoulder-spot shrimp-goby

   Scientific name: Amblyeleotris downingi
6. 
   Common name: Red-barred shrimp-goby

   Scientific name: Amblyeleotris fasciata
7. 
   Common name: Giant shrimp-goby

   Scientific name: Amblyeleotris fontanesii
8. 
   Common name: Spotted prawn-goby

   Scientific name: Amblyeleotris guttata
9. 
   Common name: Barehead goby

   Scientific name: Amblyeleotris gymnocephala
10. Common name: Harrison's Shrimp Goby

    Scientific name: Amblyeleotris harrisorum
11. 
    Common name: Wide-barred shrimpgody

    Scientific name: Amblyeleotris latifasciata
12. Common name: Neumann's Shrimp Goby

    Scientific name: Amblyeleotris neumanni
13. Common name: New Caledonia Shrimp Goby

    Scientific name: Amblyeleotris novaecaledoniae
14. 
    Common name: Redspotted shrimpgoby

    Scientific name: Amblyeleotris ogasawarensis
15. 
    Common name: Periophthalma prawn-goby

    Scientific name: Amblyeleotris periophthalma
16. 
    Common name: Randall's prawn-goby

    Scientific name: Amblyeleotris randalli
17. Common name: Volcano shrimpgoby

    Scientific name: Amblyeleotris rhyax
18. 
    Common name: Redmargin shrimpgoby

    Scientific name: Amblyeleotris rubrimarginata
19. 
    Common name: Steinitz' goby

    Scientific name: Amblyeleotris steinitzi
20. 
    Common name: Magnus' goby

    Scientific name: Amblyeleotris sungami
21. Common name: Triplespot shrimpgoby

    Scientific name: Amblyeleotris triguttata
22. 
    Common name: Gorgeous prawn-goby

    Scientific name: Amblyeleotris wheeleri
23. 
    Common name: Flag-tail shrimp-goby

    Scientific name: Amblyeleotris yanoi
24. 
    Common name: Whitelined goby

    Scientific name: Amblygobius albimaculatus
25. Common name: Bynoe goby

    Scientific name: Amblygobius bynoensis
26. 
    Common name: Pink-lined goby

    Scientific name: Amblygobius decussatus
27. 
    Common name: Nocturn goby

    Scientific name: Amblygobius nocturnus
28. 
    Common name: Banded goby

    Scientific name: Amblygobius phalaena
29. 
    Common name: Half-barred goby

    Scientific name: Amblygobius semicinctus
30. 
    Common name: Sphynx goby

    Scientific name: Amblygobius sphynx
31. 
    Common name: Orange-spotted goby

    Scientific name: Asterropteryx bipunctata
32. Common name: Miller's damsel

    Scientific name: Asterropteryx ensifera
33. Common name: Starry goby

    Scientific name: Asterropteryx semipunctata
34. Common name: Eyebar spiny goby

    Scientific name: Asterropteryx spinosa
35. 
    Common name: Striped goby

    Scientific name: Asterropteryx striata
36. Common name: roundfin goby

    Scientific name: Bathygobius cyclopterus
37. 
    Common name: Brown frillfin

    Scientific name: Bathygobius fuscus
38. 
    Common name: Large whip goby

    Scientific name: Bryaninops amplus
39. 
    Common name: White-line seawhip goby

    Scientific name: Bryaninops loki
40. 
    Common name: Redeye goby

    Scientific name: Bryaninops natans
41. 
    Common name: Black coral goby

    Scientific name: Bryaninops tigris
42. 
    Common name: Whip coral goby

    Scientific name: Bryaninops yongei
43. Common name: Amikami Goby

    Scientific name: Callogobius amikami
44. Common name: Doublebar goby

    Scientific name: Callogobius bifasciatus
45. Common name: Saddled goby

    Scientific name: Callogobius clitellus
46. Common name: Hasselt's goby

    Scientific name: Callogobius hasseltii
47. Common name: Ostrich goby

    Scientific name: Callogobius maculipinnis
48. Common name: Tailspot flaphead goby

    Scientific name: Callogobius okinawae
49. Common name: Feather goby

    Scientific name: Callogobius plumatus
50. 
    Common name: Pacific goby

    Scientific name: Callogobius sclateri
51. Common name: barfin goby

    Scientific name: Coryphopterus alloides
52. 
    Common name: pallid goby

    Scientific name: Coryphopterus eidolon
53. 
    Common name: sand goby

    Scientific name: Coryphopterus glaucofraenum
54. 
    Common name: glass goby

    Scientific name: Coryphopterus hyalinus
55. 
    Common name: peppermint goby

    Scientific name: Coryphopterus lipernes
56. 
    Common name: masked goby

    Scientific name: Coryphopterus personatus
57. 
    Common name: sand goby

    Scientific name: Coryphopterus tortugae
58. Common name: blue-and-red-spotted goby

    Scientific name: Cryptocentrus caeruleopunctatus
59. 
    Common name: Yellow-prawn goby

    Scientific name: Cryptocentrus cinctus
60. Common name: Lagoon shrimp-goby

    Scientific name: Cryptocentrus cyanotaenia
61. 
    Common name: Y-bar shrimp goby

    Scientific name: Cryptocentrus fasciatus
62. 
    Common name: Signal goby

    Scientific name: Cryptocentrus insignitus
63. Common name: Singapore shrimp-goby

    Scientific name: Cryptocentrus leptocephalus
64. Common name: White-spotted shrimp-goby

    Scientific name: Cryptocentrus leucostictus
65. 
    Common name: Peacock goby

    Scientific name: Cryptocentrus pavoninoides
66. 
    Common name: Target shrimp-goby

    Scientific name: Cryptocentrus strigilliceps
67. 
    Common name: Gold-streaked prawn-goby

    Scientific name: Ctenogobiops aurocingulus
68. 
    Common name: Silverspot shrimpgoby

    Scientific name: Ctenogobiops crocineus
69. 
    Common name: Sandy-prawn goby

    Scientific name: Ctenogobiops feroculus
70. 
    Common name: Saffron shrimp-goby

    Scientific name: Ctenogobiops maculosus
71. Common name: Spotfin shrimp goby

    Scientific name: Ctenogobiops pomastictus
72. Common name: Tangaroa shrimp-goby

    Scientific name: Ctenogobiops tangaroai
73. 
    Common name: Spike-fin goby

    Scientific name: Discordipinna griessingeri
74. 
    Common name: Shortstripe goby

    Scientific name: Elacatinus chancei
75. 
    Common name: sharknose goby

    Scientific name: Elacatinus evelynae
76. 
    Common name: Neon goby

    Scientific name: Elacatinus figaro
77. Common name: Cleaner goby

    Scientific name: Elacatinus genie
78. 
    Common name: yellowline goby

    Scientific name: Elacatinus horsti
79. 
    Common name: Barsnout goby

    Scientific name: Elacatinus illecebrosus
80. 
    Common name: Neon goby

    Scientific name: Elacatinus oceanops
81. Common name: White-striped goby

    Scientific name: Elacatinus prochilos
82. 
    Common name: Redhead goby

    Scientific name: Elacatinus puncticulatus
83. 
    Common name: Yellownose goby

    Scientific name: Elacatinus randalli
84. Common name: bully

    Scientific name: Eviota abax
85. Common name: Afele's pygmy goby

    Scientific name: Eviota afelei
86. 
    Common name: Spotted fringefin goby

    Scientific name: Eviota albolineata
87. 
    Common name: Doublebar goby

    Scientific name: Eviota bifasciata
88. Common name: Comet pygmy goby

    Scientific name: Eviota cometa
89. Common name: Divine dwarf goby

    Scientific name: Eviota epiphanes
90. 
    Common name: Spotted pygmy goby

    Scientific name: Eviota guttata
91. Common name: Redlight Eviota

    Scientific name: Eviota lachdeberei
92. Common name: brown-banded dwarfgoby

    Scientific name: Eviota latifasciata
93. Common name: Melasma pygmy goby

    Scientific name: Eviota melasma
94. Common name: Palespot Eviota

    Scientific name: Eviota nebulosa
95. Common name: Blackfin Dwarfgoby

    Scientific name: Eviota nigripinna
96. 
    Common name: Blackbelly goby

    Scientific name: Eviota nigriventris
97. Common name: Leopard dwarfgoby

    Scientific name: Eviota pardalota
98. Common name: Partimacula Pygmy Goby

    Scientific name: Eviota partimacula
99. 
    Common name: Pellucida pygmy goby

    Scientific name: Eviota pellucida
100. Common name: Rubble Eviota

     Scientific name: Eviota prasina
101. Common name: Prasites pygmy goby

     Scientific name: Eviota prasites
102. 
     Common name: Green bubble goby

     Scientific name: Eviota punctulata
103. 
     Common name: Sebree's pygmy goby

     Scientific name: Eviota sebreei
104. Common name: Adorned dwarfgoby

     Scientific name: Eviota sigillata
105. Common name: Speckled pygmy goby

     Scientific name: Eviota sparsa
106. 
     Common name: Zebra goby

     Scientific name: Eviota zebrina
107. Common name: nakedheaded gudgeon

     Scientific name: Eviota zonura
108. Common name: Akihito's goby

     Scientific name: Exyrias akihito
109. 
     Common name: Mud reef-goby

     Scientific name: Exyrias belissimus
110. 
     Common name: Puntang goby

     Scientific name: Exyrias puntang
111. Common name: Shortband cardinalfish

     Scientific name: Foa brachygramma
112. Common name: Hyaline cardinalfish

     Scientific name: Foa hyalina
113. 
     Common name: Barenape goby

     Scientific name: Fusigobius duospilus
114. Common name: Shoulderspot sandgoby

     Scientific name: Fusigobius humeralis
115. 
     Common name: Blotched Sand Goby

     Scientific name: Fusigobius inframaculatus
116. Common name: Orange-spotted sand-goby

     Scientific name: Fusigobius longispinus
117. Common name: Large sandgoby

     Scientific name: Fusigobius maximus
118. Common name: Blacktip sandgoby

     Scientific name: Fusigobius melacron
119. Common name: Common fusegoby

     Scientific name: Fusigobius neophytus
120. Common name: Pale sandgoby

     Scientific name: Fusigobius pallidus