Barred Shrimpgoby
Scientific Name: Cryptocentrus fasciatus
Species: Gobies (Gobiidae)
Other names: Shrimp Gobies, Barred Prawn-Goby, Black Shrimpgoby, Y-bar Shrimp Goby.
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Barred ShrimpgobyUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: lembeh - Indonesia
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Barred ShrimpgobyUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
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Barred ShrimpgobyUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
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Description
Also known as Shrimp Gobies, Barred Prawn-Goby, Black Shrimpgoby and Y-bar Shrimp Goby.
Found on sandy areas and mud bottoms of sheltered lagoons and estuaries, they share their burrow with the alpheid shrimp.
They feed on tiny invertebrates and zooplankton by taking mouthfuls of sand which is then filtered through their gills.
Varies in colour from bright yellow to drab brown.
Length - 8cm
Depth - 2-15m
Widespread Indo-Asian Pacific
Shrimp Gobies live a symbiotic relationship with snapping shrimps.
The Gobies stand guard while the shrimps play "housekeeper" to their burrow, continually digging and cleaning the sand. The Gobies will signal when predators are near. (edit)
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The Barred Shrimpgoby is found in or near the Indo-Asian Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 4 times by user @fishx6
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