Gobiidae

twostripe goby

Valenciennea helsdingenii

Two dark lines along body

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Pacific Ocean
• Africa
• East Asia
• Southeast Asia
• Fusiform
• Medium
• Tropical fish

Valenciennea helsdingenii is a species of goby from the Indo-Pacific. It is commonly known as the twostripe goby, black-lined sleeper goby, or railway sleeper goby. It can grow up to a length of 25 cm (9.8 in) and is distinguishable by two prominent orange to black lines running longitudinally through its body.