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The Spotted prawn-goby (Amblyeleotris guttata) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The spotted prawn-goby is a goby from the western Pacific, from the Philippines to Tonga, north to the Ryukyu Islands and south to Australia. The species grows to about 11 cm and is whitish to pale grey with bright orange spots and a few dark cross-bars. Like other prawn-gobies it shares a burrow on sandy reef bottoms with a near-blind pistol shrimp: the shrimp digs and maintains the burrow while the sharp-sighted goby keeps watch and warns of danger. It lives between 10 and 40 metres depth. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Spotted prawn-goby?
The Spotted prawn-goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly white and shows a spots pattern. Shares a burrow with a blind pistol shrimp and keeps watch
Where does the Spotted prawn-goby live?
The Spotted prawn-goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Pacific
How big does the Spotted prawn-goby get?
The Spotted prawn-goby grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Spotted prawn-goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Spotted prawn-goby is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Spotted prawn-goby edible?
The Spotted prawn-goby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Amblyeleotris
More from the family Gobiidae
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