Dawn's Shrimpgoby
Vanderhorstia dawnarnallae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–20 m
- Max size: 3.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A shrimpgoby known only from a single sandy site swept by strong currents, it shares a burrow with an alpheid shrimp on clean white sand far from the reef. Most were seen in pairs, taking turns to watch the burrow mouth their blind partner keeps digging.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Vanderhorstia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1388317.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dawn's Shrimpgoby live?
- The Dawn's Shrimpgoby (Vanderhorstia dawnarnallae) is typically found at 10–20 m.
- Is the Dawn's Shrimpgoby dangerous to divers?
- The Dawn's Shrimpgoby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Dawn's Shrimpgoby get?
- The Dawn's Shrimpgoby grows to about 3.9 cm.