Elacatinus puncticulatus

Description

Elacatinus puncticulatus is a species of goby from the eastern central Pacific Ocean where it is found on reefs from the Gulf of California to Ecuador. This species occurs at depths of from 2 to 6 m (6.6 to 19.7 ft), usually in association with the sea urchin Eucidaris thouarsii. It grows to a standard length of 4.4 cm (1.7 in). It occasionally is found in the aquarium trade.