Masui's Shrimp-Goby
Amblyeleotris masuii
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 12–35 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small goby of coastal and outer reef sand slopes, it shares a burrow with a snapping shrimp that does the digging while the goby keeps watch. It lives down to about 40 metres and grows to roughly 11 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Amblyeleotris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278975.
FAQ
- How deep does the Masui's Shrimp-Goby live?
- The Masui's Shrimp-Goby (Amblyeleotris masuii) is typically found at 12–35 m.
- Is the Masui's Shrimp-Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Masui's Shrimp-Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Masui's Shrimp-Goby get?
- The Masui's Shrimp-Goby grows to about 11 cm.