Periophthalma Prawn-Goby
Amblyeleotris periophthalmus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 5–35 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This goby shares a sandy burrow with a snapping shrimp on coastal and outer reef slopes down to around thirty five metres. The shrimp keeps the home dug clear while the goby stands sentry at the entrance, reaching about eleven centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Amblyeleotris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 312917.
FAQ
- How deep does the Periophthalma Prawn-Goby live?
- The Periophthalma Prawn-Goby (Amblyeleotris periophthalmus) is typically found at 5–35 m.
- Is the Periophthalma Prawn-Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Periophthalma Prawn-Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Periophthalma Prawn-Goby get?
- The Periophthalma Prawn-Goby grows to about 11 cm.