Fin's Fish Guide
The Fivebar shrimpgoby (Stonogobiops pentafasciata) is a fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The fivebar shrimpgoby is a goby (Gobiidae) from shallow sand and coral-rubble water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a slender, white body with five dark crossbars. It lives in symbiosis with a digging shrimp: the shrimp maintains a shared burrow and the goby stands guard and warns of danger. It snaps at passing plankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Fivebar shrimpgoby?
The Fivebar shrimpgoby is mainly white and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Fivebar shrimpgoby live?
The Fivebar shrimpgoby is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Fivebar shrimpgoby get?
The Fivebar shrimpgoby grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Fivebar shrimpgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Fivebar 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 Stonogobiops
More from the family Gobiidae
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