Steinitz' Shrimpgoby

Scientific Name: Amblyeleotris steinitzi
Species: Gobies (Gobiidae)
Other names: Shrimp gobies, Cryptocentrus steinitzi, Steinitz Goby, Steinitz's Prawn Goby, Steinitz Partner Goby, Orange Banded Prawn Goby, Orange Banded Shrimp Goby

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Description

Also known as Shrimp gobies, Cryptocentrus steinitzi, Steinitz Goby, Steinitz's Prawn Goby, Steinitz Partner Goby, Orange Banded Prawn Goby and Orange Banded Shrimp Goby.

Found in pairs sharing their burrow with an alpheid shrimp on clean white sand in lagoons on outer reef slopes.
The Steinitz's Shrimp-Goby is white with five reddish-brown bars. You may also see orange dots on the dorsal fins.
They feed on tiny invertebrates and zooplankton.
Length - 12cm
Depth - 1-10m
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.

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The Steinitz' Shrimpgoby has been photographed 7 times by users @epic @fishx6