Fishing for Bigfin shrimpgoby

Vanderhorstia macropteryx

The Bigfin shrimpgoby is a small, colorful fish known for its elongated fins and symbiotic relationship with burrowing shrimp. It inhabits sandy and muddy substrates in tropical marine environments. Typically reaching up to 4 inches in length and weighing around 0.1 pounds, it feeds on small invertebrates. Its behavior includes vigilant burrow-guarding while the shrimp maintains their shared habitat. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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