The Pink-speckled shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus leptocephalus) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
The Pink-speckled shrimpgoby is a shrimpgoby (Gobiidae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to about 12 cm. It has a greyish body scattered with fine red-brown spots. It lives in symbiosis with a burrowing pistol shrimp: the shrimp digs and maintains a shared burrow, while the goby keeps watch for danger. It eats small zooplankton and bottom life. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pink-speckled shrimpgoby?
The Pink-speckled shrimpgoby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly white.
Where does the Pink-speckled shrimpgoby live?
The Pink-speckled shrimpgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Pink-speckled shrimpgoby get?
The Pink-speckled shrimpgoby grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Pink-speckled shrimpgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Pink-speckled shrimpgoby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Cryptocentrus
More from the family Gobiidae
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