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The Tangaroa shrimpgoby (Ctenogobiops tangaroai) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Oceania: American Samoa, Australia, Solomon Is., China, Fiji, Guam and others
Description
The Tangaroa shrimpgoby is a shrimpgoby (Gobiidae) from the western and central Pacific. The species grows to about 6 cm. It has a pale body with a raised, mast-like first dorsal-fin ray. 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 Tangaroa shrimpgoby?
The Tangaroa shrimpgoby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly white.
Where does the Tangaroa shrimpgoby live?
The Tangaroa shrimpgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: American Samoa, Australia, Solomon Is., China, Fiji, Guam and others
How big does the Tangaroa shrimpgoby get?
The Tangaroa shrimpgoby grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Tangaroa shrimpgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Tangaroa 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.
Is the Tangaroa shrimpgoby edible?
Yes, the Tangaroa shrimpgoby is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Ctenogobiops
More from the family Gobiidae
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