Wayag Shrimpgoby

Vanderhorstia wayag

Wayag Shrimpgoby

Found on sheltered sandy slopes between about 8 and 15 metres, this goby shares a burrow with a snapping shrimp in the classic partnership of its genus. The shrimp does the digging while the goby keeps lookout from the entrance.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Vanderhorstia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 834957.

FAQ

How deep does the Wayag Shrimpgoby live?
The Wayag Shrimpgoby (Vanderhorstia wayag) is typically found at 8–15 m.
Is the Wayag Shrimpgoby dangerous to divers?
The Wayag Shrimpgoby is harmless to divers.
How big does the Wayag Shrimpgoby get?
The Wayag Shrimpgoby grows to about 3.3 cm.