The Saddled shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus leucostictus) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Oceania: American Samoa, Australia, Solomon Is., Indonesia, Japan, Ryukyu Is. and others
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Description
The Saddled shrimpgoby is a goby (Gobiidae) from shallow sand and reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 8-10 cm and has a slender, pale with dark saddles and blue spots body. Characteristically it lives in symbiosis with a blind digging shrimp: the shrimp digs and maintains the shared burrow while the sharp-eyed goby stands guard and warns of danger. It eats small zooplankton and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Saddled shrimpgoby?
The Saddled shrimpgoby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Saddled shrimpgoby live?
The Saddled shrimpgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Oceania: American Samoa, Australia, Solomon Is., Indonesia, Japan, Ryukyu Is. and others
How big does the Saddled shrimpgoby get?
The Saddled shrimpgoby grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Saddled shrimpgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Saddled shrimpgoby is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Cryptocentrus
More from the family Gobiidae
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