Banded Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus cinctus)

Also known as Banded Prawngoby, Blue-spotted Watchman Goby, Gudgeon, Prawn Goby, Shrimp Goby, Yellow Prawngoby, Yellow Shrimpgoby, Yellow Watchman Goby

Description

Also known as Banded Prawngoby, Blue-spotted Watchman Goby, Gudgeon, Prawn Goby, Shrimp Goby, Yellow Prawngoby, Yellow Shrimpgoby, Yellow Watchman Goby.

Found singly or in pairs, sharing their burrow with an alpheid shrimp, over sandy areas of protected, shallow slopes, of lagoons and coastal reefs. Geographical colour variation.
They feed on benthic invertebrates.
Length - 10cm
Depth - 1-25m
Widespread Western 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) Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/7208

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