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The Saffron shrimpgoby (Ctenogobiops crocineus) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Asia: Australia, China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Comoros, Fiji, India and others
Description
The Saffron 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 with rows of orange-brown spots 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. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Saffron shrimpgoby?
The Saffron shrimpgoby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Saffron shrimpgoby live?
The Saffron shrimpgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Australia, China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Comoros, Fiji, India and others
How big does the Saffron shrimpgoby get?
The Saffron shrimpgoby grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Saffron shrimpgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Saffron 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 Ctenogobiops
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