About Amblygobius decussatus (Bleeker, 1855)
Species Nomenclature
Amblygobius decussatus, commonly called the orange-striped goby, is a species of goby.
Geographic Distribution
This species is originally found on tropical reefs in the western Pacific Ocean, and it may also be widespread throughout the central Indo-Pacific area.
Habitat Preferences
It prefers habitats with muddy substrates, where it shelters inside invertebrate burrows.
Feeding Behavior
It feeds by sifting mouthfuls of sand to eat the organic matter and small invertebrates found within the sand.
Maximum Size
This species grows to a maximum total length of 9.5 centimetres (3.7 inches) measured along its standard length.
Human Use
Amblygobius decussatus is also sold in the aquarium trade.
