Periophthalma prawn-goby (Amblyeleotris periophthalma)

Scientific name: Amblyeleotris periophthalma Bleeker, 1853

The Periophthalma prawn-goby (Amblyeleotris periophthalma) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: Indo-West Pacific, Red Sea to Tonga, north to Japan and south to Australia.

Periophthalma prawn-goby care at a glance

Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 12

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Species facts

Scientific name: Amblyeleotris periophthalma
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 11.0
Depth range: 5–35 m (16–115 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 35 m, usually 10 - 20 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea to Tonga, north to Japan and south to Australia.
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.)