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The Marquesas shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris marquesas) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The Marquesas shrimpgoby is a goby (Gobiidae) from shallow sand and reef water of the Marquesas Islands in the central Pacific. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a slender, pale body with orange-brown crossbars. 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. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Marquesas shrimpgoby?
The Marquesas shrimpgoby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Marquesas shrimpgoby live?
The Marquesas shrimpgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Oceania: Marquesas Is., French Polynesia
How big does the Marquesas shrimpgoby get?
The Marquesas shrimpgoby grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Marquesas shrimpgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Marquesas 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 Amblyeleotris
More from the family Gobiidae
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