Fishing for Pink shrimpgoby

Cryptocentrus melanopus

The Pink shrimpgoby is a small marine fish known for its vibrant pink coloration and symbiotic relationship with burrowing shrimp. Typically measuring around 3 inches and weighing less than 0.1 pounds, it inhabits sandy and rubble areas of coral reefs. Its diet consists mainly of small invertebrates. The species is noted for its territorial behavior and cooperative burrow maintenance. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase