Emily's Shrimpgoby
Tomiyamichthys emilyae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 17–23 m
- Max size: 3.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This shrimpgoby lives on gently sloping sand and rubble swept by strong currents and cool upwelling, around 17 to 23 metres. It shares a burrow with the brightly coloured snapping shrimp Alpheus randalli, found in pairs or alone above the entrance.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Tomiyamichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1382141.
FAQ
- How deep does the Emily's Shrimpgoby live?
- The Emily's Shrimpgoby (Tomiyamichthys emilyae) is typically found at 17–23 m.
- Is the Emily's Shrimpgoby dangerous to divers?
- The Emily's Shrimpgoby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Emily's Shrimpgoby get?
- The Emily's Shrimpgoby grows to about 3.2 cm.