Research Bite - The Burgundy Shrimp Gobby
The Burgundy Shrimp Goby, otherwise known as the Redbarred Shrimp goby, is a tropical fish that reaches a size of 8 cm and is located through the Indo-west Pacific, primarily on the Tropical Australian seas. They are classified by their multiple red stripes with spots of blue scattered throughout their body.
The Burgundy Shrimp Goby is a unique fish due to their behaviour towards the Blind Bulldozer shrimp.
The Burgundy Shrimp Goby lives in a symbiotic relationship with the Blind Bulldozer Shrimp. The Burgundy Shrimp Goby observes the water to detect any predators nearby and the Blind Mantis Shrimp builds the burrow. If there is a predator nearby, both species hide in the burrow.
Drama is envisioning the Burgundy Goby in the project for its unique movement.
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Image courtesy of the Australian Museum - https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/burgundy-shrimpgoby-amblyeleotris-wheeleri/