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The Lanceolate shrimpgoby (Tomiyamichthys lanceolatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Oceania: Australia, Guam, Indonesia, Japan, Ryukyu Is., Palau and others
Description
The Lanceolate shrimpgoby is a goby (Gobiidae) from shallow sand and reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a slender, pale body with fine markings and large pectoral fins. 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 invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lanceolate shrimpgoby?
The Lanceolate shrimpgoby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Lanceolate shrimpgoby live?
The Lanceolate shrimpgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Australia, Guam, Indonesia, Japan, Ryukyu Is., Palau and others
How big does the Lanceolate shrimpgoby get?
The Lanceolate shrimpgoby grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Lanceolate shrimpgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Lanceolate 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 Tomiyamichthys
More from the family Gobiidae
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