Scalycheek Shrimpgoby
Vanderhorstia lepidobucca
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–40 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
This shrimpgoby shares a burrow with a snapping shrimp, the fish standing guard while the near blind shrimp keeps the tunnel clear. It lives on silty sand bottoms in sheltered water swept by periodic strong currents, around 30 to 40 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Vanderhorstia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1007135.
FAQ
- How deep does the Scalycheek Shrimpgoby live?
- The Scalycheek Shrimpgoby (Vanderhorstia lepidobucca) is typically found at 30–40 m.
- Is the Scalycheek Shrimpgoby dangerous to divers?
- The Scalycheek Shrimpgoby is harmless to divers.