Filament-Finned Prawn-Goby
Stonogobiops nematodes
- Group: Goby
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The filament finned prawn goby pairs up over dark sandy bottoms on deep coastal slopes, usually below 10 metres. It shares its burrow with a snapping shrimp, both hovering at the entrance while the shrimp keeps the tunnel clear.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Stonogobiops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219571.
FAQ
- Is the Filament-Finned Prawn-Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Filament-Finned Prawn-Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Filament-Finned Prawn-Goby get?
- The Filament-Finned Prawn-Goby grows to about 6 cm.