Majestic Shrimpgoby
Vanderhorstia nobilis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–30 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This shrimpgoby shares a burrow with a snapping shrimp, the fish standing sentry while its near blind partner does the digging. It lives over silty sand in sheltered water, alone or in male and female pairs, growing to about 7 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Vanderhorstia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 390234.
FAQ
- How deep does the Majestic Shrimpgoby live?
- The Majestic Shrimpgoby (Vanderhorstia nobilis) is typically found at 5–30 m.
- Is the Majestic Shrimpgoby dangerous to divers?
- The Majestic Shrimpgoby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Majestic Shrimpgoby get?
- The Majestic Shrimpgoby grows to about 7 cm.