Orangespotted Goby
Orangespotted Goby with a Sand Snapping Shrimp
The Orangespotted Goby shares a burrow with the Sand Snapping Shrimp in a symbiotic relationship. The shrimp maintains the burrow, while the goby acts as a lookout for danger.
| Name: | Orangespotted Goby |
| Scientific Name: | Nes longus |
| Family: | Gobies |
| Taxonomic: | Gobiidae |
| ID Group: | Gobies |
| Size: | 2 - 3 in. |
| Depth Range: | In shallow waters (0 – 15 ft.) |
| Sightings: | Seen sometimes |
This Goby has a long, narrow tan to light gray body with orange spots. Its fins are also covered with orange spots, sometimes creating faint bands. It has pairs of dark spots along the middle of its body that may connect to form bars.
The Orangespotted Goby lives in burrows in sandy areas, often sharing them with Sand Snapping Shrimp and serving as a guard. It is shy and retreats into its burrow when approached but may reappear later.