Lanceolate Shrimpgoby
Tomiyamichthys lanceolatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–25 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A shrimpgoby of fine carbonate sand in sheltered lagoons and bays, it lives down to around 25 metres sharing a burrow with a digging shrimp. It stands sentry at the entrance while the shrimp keeps the tunnel open.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Tomiyamichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398653.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lanceolate Shrimpgoby live?
- The Lanceolate Shrimpgoby (Tomiyamichthys lanceolatus) is typically found at 10–25 m.
- Is the Lanceolate Shrimpgoby dangerous to divers?
- The Lanceolate Shrimpgoby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lanceolate Shrimpgoby get?
- The Lanceolate Shrimpgoby grows to about 7.5 cm.