Gobiodon citrinus (Lemon gobie)

It is found exclusively in the heads of corals in branches. Common in lagoons where this species rarely forms colonies. Small yellow fish with fine blue lines, with a stocky body. Like its fellows it produces a large amount of a thick and sticky mucus which has a strong bitter taste and which is probably useful for dissuading possible predators.

The Gobiodon Citrinus, also known as lemon-pole fish, is a fish from the Gobiidae family. It is from the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean, mainly around the Ryukyu Islands in Japan and the Mariana Islands. It is a small fish, generally measuring less than 5 cm long.

The Gobiodon Citrinus has a side compressed body and a flattened head. Its color varies from lemon yellow to bright red, with irregular black spots on the body and fins. He has prominent eyes and open gills on the upper part of his head.

The Gobiodon Citrinus is a gregarious and territorial fish. He lives in small groups in coral reefs, where he feeds mainly on small invertebrates which he finds in the crevices and the cavities of the corals. He was also observed in the process of feeding on filamentous algae.

The Gobiodon Citrinus is a protected fish in certain regions due to the loss of its natural habitat, mainly due to the pollution and destruction of coral reefs. It is a popular fish in the aquarophilia, but its maintenance in captivity can be difficult due to its sensitivity to poor quality water and food deficiency.

In summary, the Gobiodon Citrinus is a small colored fish from coral reefs of the Pacific Ocean. It is a gregarious and territorial animal that feeds mainly on small invertebrates. Its popularity as a company Animal can pose challenges in terms of captivity maintenance, in particular because of its sensitivity to poor quality water and food deficiency.