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The Insignia shrimpgoby (Cryptocentroides insignis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 9 cm.
Asia: Australia, Solomon Is., Indonesia, Japan, Ryukyu Is., Micronesia and others
Description
The Insignia shrimpgoby is a goby (Gobiidae) from shallow sand and reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 8-10 cm and has a slender, brownish with dark saddle marks 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 Insignia shrimpgoby?
The Insignia shrimpgoby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Insignia shrimpgoby live?
The Insignia shrimpgoby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Australia, Solomon Is., Indonesia, Japan, Ryukyu Is., Micronesia and others
How big does the Insignia shrimpgoby get?
The Insignia shrimpgoby grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Insignia shrimpgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Insignia 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 Cryptocentroides
More from the family Gobiidae
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