Aquarist Species:  Stiphodon Semoni

Aquarist: TheBiotopes

Species Profile: Stiphodon Semoni

Common Name:   Cobalt Blue Goby

Description:   Despite being similar in appearance to several other Stiphodon spp. (notably S. atropurpureus) it's range doesn't overlap with any of them though it may co-exist with dissimilar ones including S. carisa (Sumatra) or S. atratus (Halmahera to Papual New Guinea) at some localities.

Category:   All Others

Global Region:   Australia

Distribution:   Described from Ambon Island, South Molucca Islands, a group within the Maluku Islands chain in central Indonesia, but currently considered to range eastwards from western Sumatra.

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2025

Bought online from reputable source. Currently have a group of 9 in a 75 gallon South Johnstone River (Australia) biotope with M. M. Splendida and H. Compressa.

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