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Etymology: Amblygobius: Greek, amblys = darkness + Latin gobius = gudgeon (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Herre.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 15 m (Ref. 48637), usually 0 - 4 m (Ref. 90102). Tropical
Western Pacific: southern Philippines to Java, Indonesia. Palau in Micronesia.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 7.5 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 48637)
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 13. Characterized by presence of three grey to reddish stripes on upper two-thirds of body, interspersed with irregular red marking; lower side of body with five diffuse dark grey blotches; dark brown spot at caudal fin base; first and second dorsal fin equal in height; rounded caudal fin; longitudinal scale series 55-60; predorsal scales 22-25; scales dorsally on opercle, none on cheek; ctenoid body scales; cycloid scales on nape, abdomen and opercle; depth of body 4.5 in SL (Ref. 90102).
Body shape (shape guide): fusiform / normal.
Found in silty inner tidal flats near mangroves and among seagrasses, usually hovering a little above the bottom (Ref. 34765). Feeds on small invertebrates and organic matter (Ref. 34765).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Myers, R.F., 1999. Micronesian reef fishes. A comprehensive guide to the coral reef fishes of Micronesia. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 216 p. (Ref. 34765)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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