Old Glory, also known as Court Jester Goby, is a small marine fish. It’s popular in the aquarium trade.
This fish was named after E.H. Rainford, who worked for the Queensland Agricultural Department and collected specimens for the Australian Museum in 1924.
It’s not certain whether this species is safe for coral reefs or not.
Old Glory Interesting Facts
- Inhabits the western Pacific Ocean’s tropical reefs.
- Lives at depths ranging from 6.6 to 98.4 feet.
- Grows up to 2.4 inches (6 centimeters) in length.
- Named after E.H. Rainford, who collected specimens in 1924.
Old Glory Habitat
Old Glory is found in the western Pacific Ocean’s tropical reefs.
It lives in marine environments at depths of 6.6 to 98.4 feet.
| Water Temperature: | Unknown |
| Water pH: | Unknown |
| Water Hardness: | Unknown |
Old Glory Physical Characteristics
Size: 2.4 inches (6 centimeters)
Old Glory is a small fish that grows up to 2.4 inches (6 centimeters) long.
Old Glory Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Gobiiformes |
| Family: | Gobiidae |
| Genus: | Koumansetta |
| Scientific Name: | Amblygobius rainfordi |
| Also Known As: | Old Glory, Court Jester Goby |
| Conservation Status: | Least Concern |