Monster Shrimpgoby
Tomiyamichthys oni
Also known as: Fan Shrimpgoby, Gudgeon, Mottled Shrimpgoby, Prawn Goby, Shrimp Goby, Tomiyama's Shrimpgoby, Watchman Goby
- Fan Shrimpgoby
- Gudgeon
- Mottled Shrimpgoby
- Prawn Goby
- Shrimp Goby
- Tomiyama's Shrimpgoby
- Watchman Goby
Overview
Found singly, or in pairs, sharing their burrow with the blotched snapping shrimp Alpheus bellulus, over rubble and sandy areas, of clear water, protected rubble flats and slopes of reefs.
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
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Western Pacific
- Country only · 2
Found singly, or in pairs, sharing their burrow with the blotched snapping shrimp Alpheus bellulus, over rubble and sandy areas, of clear water, protected rubble flats and slopes of reefs.
Adult photos 2
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