Nuakata Shrimpgoby
Tomiyamichthys stuarti
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 30 m
- Max size: 2.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A shrimpgoby of soft muddy bottoms in sheltered, mangrove fringed bays, it shares a burrow with a snapping shrimp of the genus Alpheus. The shrimp digs and maintains the hole while the goby stands guard at the entrance.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Tomiyamichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1524270.
FAQ
- How deep does the Nuakata Shrimpgoby live?
- The Nuakata Shrimpgoby (Tomiyamichthys stuarti) is typically found at to 30 m.
- Is the Nuakata Shrimpgoby dangerous to divers?
- The Nuakata Shrimpgoby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Nuakata Shrimpgoby get?
- The Nuakata Shrimpgoby grows to about 2.3 cm.