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Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Natural Range: Indo-Pacific Region
Size: 4 in. Jumps: Yes Space: 30+ gal.
Reef Safe: Yes Care Level: Easy Temperament: Caution
Diet: Crustaceans, copepods
Natural History: The Dragon Goby is generally found in pairs in protected areas - bays and harbors on sand or silt. They dig burrows under rocks or debris, and swim closely over the surface by day, hunting for small crustaceans.
Husbandry: The Dragon Goby will dig in sand to sift for food. In doing so, it will aerate the sand and benefit an aquarium.
AKA: Spothead Goby, Byno Goby