Broad-banded Shrimpgoby
Amblyeleotris periophthalma
The Broad-banded Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris periophthalma) is a tropical marine fish of the family Gobiidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 5 and 35 m deep. It grows to 11 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
- Size
- 11 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
- Depth
- 5–35 m
- Climate zone
- Tropical
In the wild
- Water type
- Marine
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Habitat
- Coral and rocky reefs
- Aquarium trade
- Traded commercially
Depth
surface
5 m35 m
Conservation status
Classification
- FamilyGobiidae
- GenusAmblyeleotris
- SpeciesAmblyeleotris periophthalma
Quick answers
- Broad-banded Shrimpgoby size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 11 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
- Broad-banded Shrimpgoby: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
Randall's shrimpgobyAmblyeleotris randalli
Spotted ShrimpgobyAmblyeleotris guttata
Gorgeous ShrimpgobyAmblyeleotris wheeleri
Steinitz's ShrimpgobyAmblyeleotris steinitzi
Nakedhead ShrimpgobyAmblyeleotris gymnocephala
Yellow watchman gobyCryptocentrus cinctus
Fire gobyNemateleotris magnifica
Purple firefishNemateleotris decora
Court jester gobyKoumansetta rainfordi
High-fin shrimpgobyStonogobiops nematodes
Neon gobyElacatinus oceanops
Yasha gobyStonogobiops yasha
Sources
The figures on this page are compiled from the references below.