Masked Shrimpgoby
Amblyeleotris gymnocephala
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–35 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This goby shares a burrow with a snapping shrimp, the shrimp digging while the goby stands watch and bolts them both to safety at any threat. It lives on coastal sand slopes and in estuaries, usually around 20 metres down.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Amblyeleotris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278968.
FAQ
- How deep does the Masked Shrimpgoby live?
- The Masked Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris gymnocephala) is typically found at 5–35 m.
- Is the Masked Shrimpgoby dangerous to divers?
- The Masked Shrimpgoby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Masked Shrimpgoby get?
- The Masked Shrimpgoby grows to about 14 cm.