Common name: Yellow-green goby

Care

Golden Coral Gobies are hardy and can adapt to life in captivity if provided with a well-structured environment that includes plenty of live rock for hiding and foraging. They are not aggressive and can be kept with a variety of other peaceful fish and invertebrates. A varied diet of small meaty foods like brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and finely chopped seafood will help maintain their health and coloration.

Reproduction

In the aquarium, Priolepis aureoviridis has been known to spawn successfully. They lay eggs in a secure crevice or cave, which the male then guards and tends to until they hatch. The larvae are planktonic and can be challenging to raise due to their small size and specific dietary requirements.

Habitat

Native to the Indo-Pacific region, Golden Coral Gobies are typically found in shallow coral reefs, often associated with Acropora corals. They prefer environments with strong water movement and clear water where they can feed on zooplankton carried by the current.