ANIMAL SPECIES:Broadbanded Shrimpgoby, Amblyeleotris periophthalma (Bleeker, 1853)
The Broadbanded Shrimpgoby is occurs in tropical waters of the Indo-west and Central Pacific. The species is a benthic species that is usually found on sandy substrates in coral reef and inshore waters.
Alternative Name/s
It has also been called the Blotched Shrimp Goby, Periophthalma Shrimpgoby and Slender Shrimp Goby.Identification
The Broadbanded Shrimpgoby is whitish with six reddish-brown bars. There are brown blotches between the bars and orange spots on the head and dorsal fins.
Size range
It grows to about 8 cm in length.Distribution
This species is occurs in tropical waters of the Indo-west and Central Pacific .
In Australia it is known from the central coast of Western Australia to the Gove Peninsular region of the Northern Territory and the northern Great Barrier Reef to northern New South Wales.
Distribution by collection data
Biomaps map of Broadbanded Shrimpgoby specimens in the Australian Museum collection.
Habitat
The Broadbanded Shrimpgoby is a benthic species that is usually found on sandy substrates in coral reef and inshore waters.
Behaviour and adaptations
Other behaviours and adaptations
It lives in burrows in a commensal relationship with alpheid shrimps.
Classification
- Species:
- periophthalma
- Genus:
- Amblyeleotris
- Family:
- Gobiidae
- Order:
- Perciformes
- Class:
- Actinopterygii
- Subphylum:
- Vertebrata
- Phylum:
- Chordata
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
References
- Allen, G.R. 1997. Marine Fishes of Tropical Australia and South-east Asia. Western Australian Museum. Pp. 292.
- Kuiter, R.H. 1996. Guide to Sea Fishes of Australia. New Holland. Pp. 433.
- Randall, J.E., Allen, G.R. & R.C. Steene. 1997. Fishes of the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea. Crawford House Press. Pp. 557.
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A Broadbanded Shrimpgoby at North Solitary Island View full size
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