Red-banded prawn-goby
📖 Overview
Moderately common in patches of coarse carbonate or volcanic sand of outer lagoon and seaward reefs. Occurs in pairs and burrow with a yellow species of prawn. Minimum depth range reported taken from Ref. 30874. Feeds on small benthic invertebrates .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 14; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Differs from A. wheeleri by having narrower red bands and lacking red markings on the second dorsal fin.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red-banded prawn-goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - 20 m . Tropical; 33°N - 31°S, 92°E - 155°W Central Pacific: Christmas Island in the eastern Indian Ocean to Samoa, north to the Ryukyu Islands (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
small benthic invertebrates (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Red-banded prawn-goby is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.9 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 92 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Red-banded prawn-goby has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Red-banded Prawn-goby · Redbarred Shrimp Goby · Redbars Goby |
| 🇫🇷French | Gobie à bandes rouges |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amblyeleotris katherine | Randall | 2004 | Synonym |
| Zebreleotris fasciata | Herre | 1953 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Red-banded prawn-goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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