Where Does Red-spotted Goby Live?

Red-spotted Goby lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Red-spotted Goby

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, ranging from 5 to 40 meters (16 to 130 feet).

Environment

Prefers sandy or rubble bottoms near coral reefs, lagoons, and sheltered bays. It forms a symbiotic relationship with alpheid shrimp, sharing a burrow dug by the shrimp. The goby acts as a lookout, warning the nearly blind shrimp of predators, while the shrimp maintains the shared burrow.

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, Maldives, Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and extending to parts of the Western Pacific.

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