Description

Also known as Black-finned Shrimpgoby, Bluespot Goby, Bluespot Watchman Goby, Blue-spotted Watchman Goby, Blue-spotted Watchman Prawngoby, Peacock Watchman Goby, Spot Goby, Sulphur Goby, Yellow-barred Shrimpgoby.

Found in small colonies, over shallow, sandy areas, of lagoons and outer reef slopes.
They feed on benthic invertebrates.
Length - 15cm
Depth - 1-15m
Widespread Western Central 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. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Cryptocentrus-pavoninoides.html