Description
The Amblyeleotris guttata, also known as the Spotted prawn-goby, is a small, peaceful fish typically found in pairs, often associated with Pistol shrimp. They are characterized by a pale white or grey body with orange spots and dark markings on the pelvic fins and eyes. These gobies are commensal, meaning they live in a mutually beneficial relationship with Pistol shrimp, and are considered reef-safe.
Key Characteristics of Amblyeleotris guttata:
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Appearance: Pale grey or white body with bright orange spots, darker pelvic fins, and black eye markings.
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Commensal Relationship: They live in association with a pair of Pistol shrimp (genus Alpheus).
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Diet: They are carnivores and planktonophages, with them as predators.
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Temperament: Peaceful and reef-compatible.
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Size: Typically reach a maximum size of 7 cm.
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Origin: Native to the reef environments of the Western Pacific Ocean.
In Pairs: Spotted prawn-goby are often kept in pairs within an aquarium, and their natural behavior is to live with Pistol shrimp
