Sand Shrimpgoby
Scientific Name: Ctenogobiops feroculus
Species: Gobies (Gobiidae)
Other names: Shrimp Gobies, Sandy Shrimpgoby, Pale Shrimpgoby, Fierce Shrimpgoby, Sandy Prawngoby, Sandy Partner Goby.
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Sand ShrimpgobyUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2007
Photographed at: Mirihi - Maldives
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Sand ShrimpgobyUploaded by: @blogie in December 2011
Photographed at: Coral Gardens, Talicud Island, Island Garden City of Samal - Philippines
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Description
Also known as Shrimp Gobies, Sandy Shrimpgoby, Pale Shrimpgoby, Fierce Shrimpgoby, Sandy Prawngoby and Sandy Partner Goby.
Found with Alpheus djiboutensis Snapping Shrimp usually in pairs in shallow lagoons on mixed white sand flats and rubble areas.
They feed on tiny invertebrates and zooplankton.
Length - 7.5cm
Depth - 5-20m
Widespread Indo-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.
Spotted
The Sand Shrimpgoby is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 2 times by users @fishx6 @blogie
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