Valenciennea puellaris

Blennies/Gobies

  • Maiden goby
  • Maiden-Schläfergrundel
  • Gobie tacheté d'orange

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 2 and 30 Meters.
  • Common species.
  • Hides in the sand.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is found in a sheltered zone

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally living in a couple
  • Hides in the sand.
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 20 cm
  • The animal feeds mainly on small invertebrates that it gleans on the seafloor.

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.