Harlequin prawn-goby (Cryptocentrus caeruleopunctatus)

Scientific name: Cryptocentrus caeruleopunctatus R?ppell, 1830

The Harlequin prawn-goby (Cryptocentrus caeruleopunctatus) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: Western Indian Ocean, known only from the Red Sea.

Harlequin prawn-goby care at a glance

Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Found on open sand bottoms of clear water reefs. Lives in association with alpheid shrimps.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Cryptocentrus caeruleopunctatus
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 13.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated, usually 2 - 15 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: known only from the Red Sea.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)