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The Yellownose shrimpgoby (Stonogobiops xanthorhinica) is a fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The Yellownose shrimpgoby is a goby (Gobiidae) from shallow sand and reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a slender, white body with diagonal black bars and a yellow snout 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 Yellownose shrimpgoby?
The Yellownose shrimpgoby is mainly white.
Where does the Yellownose shrimpgoby live?
The Yellownose shrimpgoby is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Yellownose shrimpgoby get?
The Yellownose shrimpgoby grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Yellownose shrimpgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Yellownose 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 Stonogobiops
More from the family Gobiidae
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