Redspotted Shrimpgoby
Amblyeleotris ogasawarensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–35 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This goby shares a burrow with a snapping shrimp, settling on clear coastal sand slopes between about 20 and 35 metres. The shrimp digs and maintains the hole while the sharp eyed goby stands guard, warning its partner of approaching danger.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Amblyeleotris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278978.
FAQ
- How deep does the Redspotted Shrimpgoby live?
- The Redspotted Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris ogasawarensis) is typically found at 20–35 m.
- Is the Redspotted Shrimpgoby dangerous to divers?
- The Redspotted Shrimpgoby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Redspotted Shrimpgoby get?
- The Redspotted Shrimpgoby grows to about 10 cm.