The Arabian shrimpgoby (Cryptocentroides arabicus) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
The Arabian shrimpgoby is a goby (Gobiidae) from shallow sand and reef water of the western Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. The species grows to about 8-10 cm and has a slender, sandy-brown with fine markings body. 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 small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Arabian shrimpgoby?
The Arabian shrimpgoby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Arabian shrimpgoby live?
The Arabian shrimpgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Arabian shrimpgoby get?
The Arabian shrimpgoby grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Arabian shrimpgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Arabian shrimpgoby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Cryptocentroides
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