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Amblygobius decussatus

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Perciformes

Genus
  
Amblygobius

Higher classification
  
Amblygobius

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Gobiidae

Scientific name
  
Amblygobius decussatus

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Amblygobius, Goby, Amblygobius phalaena, Steinitz' prawn goby, Spotted prawn goby

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Amblygobius decussatus, the Orange-striped goby, is a species of goby native to tropical reefs in the western Pacific Ocean, but may be widespread in the central Indo-Pacific area. It prefers living on muddy substrates where it utilizes an invertebrate burrow for shelter. It sifts through mouthfuls of sand, consuming organic matter and small invertebrates contained therein. This species can reach a length of 9.5 centimetres (3.7 in) SL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

References

Amblygobius decussatus Wikipedia