Amblyeleotris wheeleri (Polunin & Lubbock, 1977)

Gorgeous prawn-goby

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Gobiidae \| Gobiinae
Synonyms	Cryptocentrus wheeleri, ... more
Common names	Gorgeous shrimp goby, Burgundy shrimpgoby, Burgundy shrimp-goby, ... more

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Main reference

Randall, J.E. and M. Goren. 1993. (Ref. 9360)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 10.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48637)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 5 - 40 m (Ref. 48637), usually 5 - 15 m (Ref. 27115)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 21°C - 30°C (Ref. 27115); 30°N - 22°S

Indo-Pacific: East Africa to Fiji, north to southern Japan, south to the Great Barrier Reef.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 12. Wide bands on body; red spots on dorsal and caudal fins; broad red band along the basal part of the anal fin; reddish oblique stripe on caudal fin; pelvic fins fused and with blue spots (Ref. 2798).

Apparently the most common shallow-water species of the genus found in coral reef areas, but may occur at depths greater than 30 m. Usually found in rubble areas near or within coral reefs and in symbiotic association with alpheid shrimps, most often with Alpheus ochrostriatus. Found in coastal sand slopes and deep lagoons, shallow to 40 meters depth range (Ref. 48637).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (27 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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