The Gold-specked prawn-goby (Ctenogobiops pomastictus) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The Gold-specked prawn-goby is a shrimpgoby (Gobiidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 8 cm. It has a pale body with gold spots and rows of brown blotches. 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 Gold-specked prawn-goby?
The Gold-specked prawn-goby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly white.
Where does the Gold-specked prawn-goby live?
The Gold-specked prawn-goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Gold-specked prawn-goby get?
The Gold-specked prawn-goby grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Gold-specked prawn-goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Gold-specked prawn-goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Gold-specked prawn-goby edible?
Yes, the Gold-specked prawn-goby is commonly eaten.
Download Fin's Fish Guide
Identify fish in seconds, log your catches and dives. Join the TestFlight beta.
All data
Identification
Appearance
Habitat & distribution
Behaviour & biology
For anglers
Safety
Status & sources
Same genus Ctenogobiops
More from the family Gobiidae
Download Fin's Fish Guide
Identify fish in seconds, log your catches and dives. Join the TestFlight beta.