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The Gold-specked prawn-goby (Ctenogobiops pomastictus) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Asia: Australia, Solomon Is., China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Guam, Indonesia and others
Description
The Gold-specked prawn-goby is a shrimpgoby (Gobiidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 8 cm. It has a pale body with gold spots and rows of brown blotches. 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 Gold-specked prawn-goby?
The Gold-specked prawn-goby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly white.
Where does the Gold-specked prawn-goby live?
The Gold-specked prawn-goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Asia: Australia, Solomon Is., China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Guam, Indonesia and others
How big does the Gold-specked prawn-goby get?
The Gold-specked prawn-goby grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Gold-specked prawn-goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Gold-specked prawn-goby 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.
Is the Gold-specked prawn-goby edible?
Yes, the Gold-specked prawn-goby is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Ctenogobiops
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