Genus

Common name: Echinopora Goby

Scientific name: Paragobiodon

Paragobiodon is a genus of gobies commonly known as Echinopora Gobies, named for their close association with Echinopora corals. These small, colorful fish are popular in the reefkeeping hobby for their peaceful nature and fascinating symbiotic relationships. They are known to live within the branches of their coral hosts, which provide them with protection and food in the form of planktonic particles. Hobbyists appreciate their role in the tank as they help maintain coral health by cleaning the surfaces and are easy to care for, requiring minimal space.

  1. Redhead Stylophora Goby  (Paragobiodon echinocephalus) in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
    Common name: pricklyhead goby
    Scientific name: Paragobiodon echinocephalus
  2. Scissortail Dartfish - (Ptereleotris evides)
    Common name: Blackfin coral goby
    Scientific name: Paragobiodon lacunicolus
  3. Amazing underwater world - Warthead Coralgoby - Paragobiodon modestus.  Panda goby. Diving, macro photography. Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia.
    Common name: Warthead goby
    Scientific name: Paragobiodon modestus
  4. Emerald coral goby (Paragobiodon xanthosoma). Picture was taken in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
    Common name: Emerald coral goby
    Scientific name: Paragobiodon xanthosoma