Gomez' Shrimpgoby
Tomiyamichthys gomezi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–15 m
- Max size: 4.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small shrimpgoby of sheltered sandy bottoms between about eight and fifteen metres. Like others of its kind it shares a burrow with a snapping shrimp, standing sentry while the shrimp maintains the tunnel.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Tomiyamichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 834953.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gomez' Shrimpgoby live?
- The Gomez' Shrimpgoby (Tomiyamichthys gomezi) is typically found at 8–15 m.
- Is the Gomez' Shrimpgoby dangerous to divers?
- The Gomez' Shrimpgoby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gomez' Shrimpgoby get?
- The Gomez' Shrimpgoby grows to about 4.4 cm.