Lipstick goby
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Gobiiformes |
| Family: | Oxudercidae |
| Genus: | Sicyopus |
| Species: | S. jonklaasi
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| Sicyopus jonklaasi (H. R. Axelrod, 1972)
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Sicyopus jonklaasi, the lipstick goby, is a species of goby endemic to Sri Lanka where they occur in rocky hill streams of swift-flowing water. They having sucking discs on their undersides with which they adhere to the sides of rocks. Newly hatched larvae are washed to the sea by heavy flows brought on by rains and mature there before returning to the streams. This species can reach a length of 4.5 centimetres (1.8 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
Native Habitat
The lipstick goby requires specific habitat characteristic to thrive. lipstick gobys are found in clear, fast flowing, and well oxygenated water. The combination of strong currents and direct sunlight creates a biofilm, this is where the idea habitat for the lipstick goby is found [3]
Diet
Lipstick gobys are omnivorous, preferring to graze on algae, microorganisms, and detritus that forms on rocks in their natural habitat. When kept in a personal aquarium, it is essential that lipstick gobs are fed a diet of mostly algae or plant material, high protein foods such as blood worms or brine shrimp should also be offered occasionally. [4]
Water parameters
A well cycled aquarium and pristine water quality is essential for the lipstick goby when kept in aquarium settings. The lipstick goby prefers a PH of 6.5-7.5, GH of 2-10, TDS of 36-215, Water temperature of 71-82 degrees Fahrenheit (22-28 degrees Celsius) [5]
Sexual dimorphism
Male lipstick gobys are generally more vibrant and tend to display their fins more than females. Males have a more distinguishable pattern on their bodies where females are more dull in coloration. Female lipstick gobs also tend to be larger with more filled out bodies than males. [3]
References
[edit]- ^ Fernado, M.; Kotagama, O.; de Alwis Goonatilake, S. (2019). "Sicyopus jonklaasi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T20200A150838956. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T20200A150838956.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Sicyopus jonklaasi". FishBase. June 2013 version.
- ^ a b Aquadiction (2023-12-04). "Red Lipstick Goby - Sicyopus exallisquamulus Fish Profile & Care Guide". Aquadiction. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ "Lipstick Goby's Diet". C.A.R.E. 2021-04-26. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
- ^ "Red Lipstick Goby". Planted Aquaria - Bring Nature Home. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
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