Randall's prawn-goby (Amblyeleotris randalli)

Scientific name: Amblyeleotris randalli Hoese & Steene, 1978

The Randall's prawn-goby (Amblyeleotris randalli) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–25°C (72–77°F). Native range: Western Pacific, Moluccas to the Solomon Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to the northern Great Barrier Reef; Palau in Micronesia.

Randall's prawn-goby care at a glance

Temperature: 22–25°C (72–77°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 12. Distinctive ocellus on the rear base of the tall spinous dorsal fin.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Amblyeleotris randalli
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated, usually 25 - 50 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: Moluccas to the Solomon Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to the northern Great Barrier Reef; Palau in Micronesia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)