The Ambanoro shrimpgoby (Vanderhorstia ambanoro) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
The Ambanoro shrimpgoby is a goby (Gobiidae) from coastal waters of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 13 cm and has a slender, pale body with fine orange and blue spots and lines. It lives in symbiosis with a near-blind digging shrimp: the shrimp maintains a shared burrow in the sandy bottom 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 Ambanoro shrimpgoby?
The Ambanoro shrimpgoby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly white.
Where does the Ambanoro shrimpgoby live?
The Ambanoro shrimpgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Ambanoro shrimpgoby get?
The Ambanoro shrimpgoby grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Ambanoro shrimpgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Ambanoro shrimpgoby is harmless to humans.
Is the Ambanoro shrimpgoby edible?
Yes, the Ambanoro shrimpgoby is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Vanderhorstia
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