Pointedfin Shrimpgoby

Cryptocentrus epakros

Pointedfin Shrimpgoby

A shrimpgoby that shares a burrow on featureless mud slopes between about twelve and fifteen metres, where many fish and invertebrates honeycomb the bottom. The few known individuals were watched near their holes, a partnership with burrowing shrimp typical of the group.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Cryptocentrus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1376194.

FAQ

How deep does the Pointedfin Shrimpgoby live?
The Pointedfin Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus epakros) is typically found at 12–15 m.
Is the Pointedfin Shrimpgoby dangerous to divers?
The Pointedfin Shrimpgoby is harmless to divers.
How big does the Pointedfin Shrimpgoby get?
The Pointedfin Shrimpgoby grows to about 5 cm.