Wide-barred Shrimpgoby
Scientific Name: Amblyeleotris latifasciata
Species: Gobies (Gobiidae)
Other names: Shrimp Gobies, Metallic Partner Goby, Metallic Shrimp Goby, Metallic Prawn Goby.
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Wide-barred ShrimpgobyUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Lembeh - Indonesia
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Wide-barred ShrimpgobyUploaded by: @fishx6 in August 2008
Photographed at: Lembeh - Indonesia
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Wide-barred ShrimpgobyUploaded by: @Goshdarnit in October 2011
Photographed at: Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
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Wide-barred ShrimpgobyUploaded by: @Goshdarnit in October 2011
Photographed at: Meridien Hotel, Fujairah - United Arab Emirates
Caption: Metallic Shrimp Goby with Partner Shrimp
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Wide-barred ShrimpgobyUploaded by: @Goshdarnit in October 2011
Photographed at: Meridien Hotel, Fujairah - United Arab Emirates
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Description
Also known as Shrimp Gobies, Metallic Partner Goby, Metallic Shrimp Goby and Metallic Prawn Goby.
Found in pairs on sandy bottoms of lagoons and seaward reefs.
They share their burrow with the Alpheid Shrimp.
They feed on small invertebrates and zooplankton.
Length - 10cm
Depth - 5-40m
Widespread 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.
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The Wide-barred Shrimpgoby is found in or near the Asian Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 5 times by users @fishx6 @Goshdarnit
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