The Ornatetail shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris bellicauda) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The Ornatetail shrimpgoby is a goby (Gobiidae) from clear sand and rubble water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a slender, pale body with colourful bars or spots. It lives in a striking partnership with a near-blind pistol shrimp: the shrimp digs and maintains a shared burrow while the sharp-eyed goby guards the entrance and warns of danger with a flick of its tail. It snaps at passing zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Ornatetail shrimpgoby?
The Ornatetail shrimpgoby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly white and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Ornatetail shrimpgoby live?
The Ornatetail shrimpgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Ornatetail shrimpgoby get?
The Ornatetail shrimpgoby grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Ornatetail shrimpgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Ornatetail shrimpgoby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Amblyeleotris
More from the family Gobiidae
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