The Tangaroa shrimpgoby (Ctenogobiops tangaroai) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The Tangaroa shrimpgoby is a shrimpgoby (Gobiidae) from the western and central Pacific. The species grows to about 6 cm. It has a pale body with a raised, mast-like first dorsal-fin ray. It lives in symbiosis with a burrowing pistol shrimp: the shrimp digs and maintains a shared burrow, while the goby keeps watch for danger. It eats small zooplankton and bottom life. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Tangaroa shrimpgoby?
The Tangaroa shrimpgoby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly white.
Where does the Tangaroa shrimpgoby live?
The Tangaroa shrimpgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Tangaroa shrimpgoby get?
The Tangaroa shrimpgoby grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Tangaroa shrimpgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Tangaroa shrimpgoby is harmless to humans.
Is the Tangaroa shrimpgoby edible?
Yes, the Tangaroa shrimpgoby is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Ctenogobiops
More from the family Gobiidae
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