Janet's Shrimpgoby
Tomiyamichthys eyreae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–30 m
- Max size: 3.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A shrimpgoby of sloping sandy and rubble bottoms swept by moderate to strong currents, it shares a burrow with a digging alpheid shrimp. At about four centimetres it stands sentry at the entrance while its blind partner does the excavating.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Tomiyamichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1577309.
FAQ
- How deep does the Janet's Shrimpgoby live?
- The Janet's Shrimpgoby (Tomiyamichthys eyreae) is typically found at 25–30 m.
- Is the Janet's Shrimpgoby dangerous to divers?
- The Janet's Shrimpgoby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Janet's Shrimpgoby get?
- The Janet's Shrimpgoby grows to about 3.8 cm.