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Name
Scientific name
Dormitator lebretonis
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Eleotridae
Common names
Clay Goby
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The clay goby, Dormitator lebretonis, is an eleotrid from coastal Western Africa, where it lives in estuaries, lagoons and mangroves. Mainl…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
120mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–26°C, pH 7–8.5
Hardness
10–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Namibia, Senegal
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Occurs throughout Western Africa. It's been recorded in Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Namibia and Angola.
Habitat
Inhabits coastal waters, including estuaries, lagoons and mangroves. It's mainly found in brackish waters but has also been found in freshwater habitats.
Aquarium size
Not a particularly active species. A tank measuring 30" x 12" x 12" (75cm x 30cm x 30cm) - 70 litres is big enough for a pair.
Maintenance
A soft, sandy substrate is best, along with lots caves, nooks and crannies where it can lurk and form territories. Although it's sometimes found in freshwater …
Water conditions
Temperature: 22 – 26 °C pH: 7.0-8.5 Hardness: 10-20°H
Diet
An unfussy goby that will accept most dried, frozen and live foods. It also enjoys some vegetable matter in its diet and will often browse on green algae if it…
Behaviour and compatibility
Peaceful enough, but don't attempt to keep it with much smaller species, as it will eat anything it can fit in its mouth. It may also nip the fins of slow-movi…
Sexual dimorphism
Males develop extended rays in the anal and second dorsal fins and often develop a nuchal hump as they mature.
Reproduction
Has been achieved in the hobby but unfortunately it's not very well-documented. Apparently, it spawns in caves or plant leaves if no caves are available. There…
Notes
Not often seen for sale, but if you can find it, it makes a peaceful addition to the brackish or hardwater community of medium-sized fish. It was previously co…
References
References
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