Fin's Fish Guide
The Target prawn-goby (Cryptocentrus strigilliceps) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 12 cm.
Oceania: Australia, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Fiji, Guam, Hong Kong, Indonesia and others
Description
The target prawn-goby is a goby (Gobiidae) from coastal waters of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 12 cm and has a greyish body with a few broad dark bars and fine blue spots. It lives in symbiosis with a near-blind digging shrimp: the shrimp maintains a shared burrow while the sharp-eyed goby stands guard. It snaps at small zooplankton and invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Target prawn-goby?
The Target prawn-goby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Target prawn-goby live?
The Target prawn-goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Australia, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Fiji, Guam, Hong Kong, Indonesia and others
How big does the Target prawn-goby get?
The Target prawn-goby grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Target prawn-goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Target prawn-goby 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.
Is the Target prawn-goby edible?
Yes, the Target prawn-goby is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Cryptocentrus
More from the family Gobiidae
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