Allen's Shrimpgoby
Tomiyamichthys alleni
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–40 m
- Max size: 3.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A shrimpgoby of fine sandy bottoms, it shares a burrow with the snapping shrimp Alpheus randalli, standing guard at the entrance while the shrimp keeps it dug. The pairing lets the sharp eyed fish watch for danger the near blind shrimp cannot see.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Tomiyamichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283007.
FAQ
- How deep does the Allen's Shrimpgoby live?
- The Allen's Shrimpgoby (Tomiyamichthys alleni) is typically found at 15–40 m.
- Is the Allen's Shrimpgoby dangerous to divers?
- The Allen's Shrimpgoby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Allen's Shrimpgoby get?
- The Allen's Shrimpgoby grows to about 3.8 cm.