The Spotface shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus polyophthalmus) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
The Spotface shrimpgoby is a goby (Gobiidae) from clear sand and rubble water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 9 cm and has a slender, pale body with colourful bars or spots. It lives in a striking partnership with a near-blind pistol shrimp: the shrimp digs and maintains a shared burrow while the sharp-eyed goby guards the entrance and warns of danger. It snaps at passing zooplankton and small crustaceans. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Spotface shrimpgoby?
The Spotface shrimpgoby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly white and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Spotface shrimpgoby live?
The Spotface shrimpgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Spotface shrimpgoby get?
The Spotface shrimpgoby grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Spotface shrimpgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Spotface shrimpgoby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Cryptocentrus
More from the family Gobiidae
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