Masked shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris gymnocephala)

Scientific name: Amblyeleotris gymnocephala Bleeker, 1853

The Masked shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris gymnocephala) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae. Native range: Indo-West Pacific.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 15. Similar to A. macronema in color pattern but has more dorsal and anal rays.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Amblyeleotris gymnocephala
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 14.0
Depth range: 8–26 m (26–85 ft)
Environment: Marine; brackish; reef-associated; amphidromous; depth range 8 - 26 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)