Fishing for Flagfin prawn goby

Mahidolia mystacina

The Flagfin prawn goby is a small, vibrant fish, typically reaching 3-4 inches in length and weighing around 0.1 pounds. It features a distinctive flag-like dorsal fin. Inhabiting sandy and muddy substrates of shallow coastal waters, it forms symbiotic relationships with burrowing shrimp. Its diet consists mainly of small invertebrates. The species exhibits territorial and burrow-guarding behaviors. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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