Janet's Shrimpgoby

Tomiyamichthys eyreae

Janet's Shrimpgoby

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.