The Triplespot Shrimpgoby, scientifically known as Amblyeleotris triguttata, is a small marine fish found in tropical waters of the 🌊 Western Indian Ocean, specifically the 🌊 Red Sea, 🌊 Gulf of Oman, and 🌊 Persian Gulf. Living at depths ranging from 2 to 17 meters (approximately 6 to 56 feet), this demersal species prefers sandy or rubble-coveundefined floors, where it forms a symbiotic relationship with the snapping shrimp, Alpheus bellulus.
The Triplespot Shrimpgoby can reach a maximum length of 9 centimeters (about 3.5 inches). Its appearance is characterized by three black spots: one on the nape above the gill cover and two on the first dorsal fin. Additionally, it features a distinct curved dark brown line extending from below its eye to the upper jaw and irregular brown markings on its whitish body, situated between reddish-brown bars.
In terms of fin structure, the fish has 7 dorsal spines and 13 dorsal soft rays, while its anal fin includes 1 spine and 14 to 15 soft rays. The caudal (tail) fin is proportionately long, about 2.75 to 3.25 times the standard length of the fish. The name "Amblyeleotris" combines the Greek word "amblys," meaning darkness, with "eleotris," referencing a type of fish from the Nile, reflecting its unique appearance and behavior.
Why it's threatened
Threat classification from the IUCN Red List.
