Belted Shrimpgoby

Myersina balteata

Belted Shrimpgoby

A shrimpgoby whose only known specimen was speared beside a burrow in silty sand, almost certainly dug by a snapping shrimp. As in its family the fish likely shares that hole with the shrimp, standing sentry near the entrance. The IUCN lists it as Data Deficient.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1434586.

FAQ

How deep does the Belted Shrimpgoby live?
The Belted Shrimpgoby (Myersina balteata) is typically found at to 54 m.
Is the Belted Shrimpgoby dangerous to divers?
The Belted Shrimpgoby is harmless to divers.
How big does the Belted Shrimpgoby get?
The Belted Shrimpgoby grows to about 4.9 cm.