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The Allen's shrimpgoby (Tomiyamichthys alleni) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The Allen's shrimpgoby is a goby (Gobiidae) from shallow sand and reef water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 7 cm and has a slender, pale body with fine markings and large pectoral fins. Characteristically it lives in symbiosis with a blind digging shrimp: the shrimp digs and maintains the shared burrow while the sharp-eyed goby stands guard and warns of danger. It eats small zooplankton and invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Allen's shrimpgoby?
The Allen's shrimpgoby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Allen's shrimpgoby live?
The Allen's shrimpgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Fiji, Indonesia, Japan
How big does the Allen's shrimpgoby get?
The Allen's shrimpgoby grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Allen's shrimpgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Allen's shrimpgoby is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Tomiyamichthys
More from the family Gobiidae
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