Cryptocentrus cinctus
| Common Names: | Yellow Watchman Goby |
| Synonyms: | Smilogobius cinctus |
| Family: | Gobiidae |
| Category: | Blennoid_Gobioid |
| Distribution: | Pacific - Western; West Pacific; Singapore to Micronesia |
| Main Ecosystem: | Sandy Marine; Sandy Marine |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Very docile species, although can be very aggressive with others of the same species. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Good beginner species, they will readily accept all foods, preferring meaty fares (ie brine shrimp, mysis), but microalgaes are also a regular food. Active feeders. These gobies are commonly found in a symbiotic relationship with Pistol shrimp in the genus Alpheus, the shrimp constructing and cleaning a burrow for the goby, while the goby keeps alert for possible threats to the shrimp. Good tankmates for a community setup, although aggressive species should be avoided. Bottom dwelling species, p |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 7cm (2.8") Female: 7cm (2.8") |
| Water Region: | Bottom; Bottom |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males will show an elongated spine in the first dorsal fin. |
| Breeding: | Not known |
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| Markings: | Spots Small |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Image Credit: | ;Dan |
| Submitted By: | Dan |
| Contributors: | sirbooks |
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