About Amblyeleotris randalli Hoese & Steene, 1978
Taxonomic Naming and Size
Amblyeleotris randalli Hoese & Steene, 1978 is a small fish that reaches a maximum length of 9 centimeters (3.5 inches). It has an elongated, cylindrical body.
Body Coloration
Its body has a white base color, marked with fine orange to yellow bands. The first of these bands crosses the front of the head and passes through the eye. Numerous small white dots are scattered across the white areas of the body.
Dorsal Fin Marking
A distinctive feature of this species is a black and white eye-spot visible on the anterior dorsal fin when the fin is extended.
Head and Mouth Features
Its eyes are round and prominent, and it has a large mouth shaped like an inverted "U".
Habitat and Depth Range
This fish lives on soft substrates made of coarse sand mixed with shell fragments, in rubble caves at depths between 25 and 50 meters (82 to 164 feet).
Symbiotic Association
It is found living in association with a species of prawn, most commonly Alpheus ochrostriatus.
