Amblyeleotris steinitzi (Klausewitz, 1974)

Nomenclature and Maximum Length

Steinitz' goby, scientifically named Amblyeleotris steinitzi (Klausewitz, 1974), reaches a maximum total length of 13 cm (5.1 in).

Body Shape

It has protruding eyes and a long, narrow body.

Body Coloration

Its base body colour is white, marked with around five broad, transverse reddish-brown bands, with fine pale yellow lines between these bands.

Dorsal Fin Characteristics

Its dorsal fin is speckled with small orange spots, and contains seven spines and twelve soft rays.

Anal Fin Characteristics

The anal fin contains one spine and twelve soft rays.

Geographical Distribution

This species occurs in shallow waters of the Red Sea, the adjacent western Indian Ocean, the Chagos Archipelago, Mauritius, the Marshall Islands, the Seychelles, southern Japan, and the Great Barrier Reef.

Habitat and Depth Range

It typically inhabits sandy substrates on reef flats, outer lagoons, estuaries, and bays, and can be found at depths down to 43 metres (141 ft).