The Wehrle's shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus wehrlei) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 8 cm.
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Description
The Wehrle's shrimpgoby is a goby (Gobiidae) from shallow sand and reef water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a slender, pale-brown with dark saddle marks 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. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Wehrle's shrimpgoby?
The Wehrle's shrimpgoby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Wehrle's shrimpgoby live?
The Wehrle's shrimpgoby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Thailand
How big does the Wehrle's shrimpgoby get?
The Wehrle's shrimpgoby grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Wehrle's shrimpgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Wehrle's 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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