Barred Shrimpgoby

Cryptocentrus fasciatus

Also known as: Black Shrimpgoby, Barred Prawngoby, Barred Watchman Goby, Bluefin Watchman Goby, Gudgeon, Prawn Goby, Shrimp Goby, Y-bar Shrimpgoby

ALSO KNOWN AS

Black Shrimpgoby
Barred Prawngoby
Barred Watchman Goby
Bluefin Watchman Goby
Gudgeon
Prawn Goby
Shrimp Goby
Y-bar Shrimpgoby

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2019

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Barred Shrimpgoby adult, photographed at lembeh, Indonesia — @fishx6 · lembeh, Indonesia · August 20081 / 17

Overview

Found in pairs or colonies, sharing their burrow with an alpheid shrimp, over sandy areas of reef patches, in clear water, coastal and inner reef slopes. Varies in colour, sometimes two colours sharing a burrow.

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.

How to identify

COLOURS

Pattern: blotches mottled spots white blotches
Behaviour: pairs

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Habitat & where to find it

Range · Indo-West Pacific
Exact location · 2
Country only · 15

LIVES IN

Found in pairs or colonies, sharing their burrow with an alpheid shrimp, over sandy areas of reef patches, in clear water, coastal and inner reef slopes.

RANGE