Black Goby
Gobius niger
Flagtail shrimpgoby
Amblyeleotris yanoi
About
Associated with Alpheus randalli, the red-banded alpheid shrimp, on coastal sand flats, slopes and in deep lagoons at depths of about 3-30 m. Inhabits coastal sand slopes in 6-30 meters depth .
Also known as: flagtail shrimpgoby, flagtail shrimpgoby
- Length
- 13 cm
- Depth
- up to 35 m
Appearance
Look for brown saddles dorsally between main dark bars; caudal fin yellow with reddish orange central area and oblique blue bands; pelvic fins joined by low membrane, absence of frenum.
Habitat
Associated with Alpheus randalli, the red-banded alpheid shrimp, on coastal sand flats, slopes and in deep lagoons at depths of about 3-30 m.
Behaviour
Solitary.
Diet
Feeds on small invertebrates, plankton, or detritus depending on the species.
Did you know?
Associated with Alpheus randalli, the red-banded alpheid shrimp, on coastal sand flats, slopes and in deep lagoons at depths of about 3-30 m.
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