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.