Tags Red Banded Pistol Shrimp Flagtail Shrimp Goby Coral Reef Indo Pacific Tropical Waters Coral Reefs Marine Biodiversity Marine Life Coral Triangle Underwater Indonesia

Pistol Shrimp Clears a Burrow

A red banded pistol shrimp (A. randalli) clears a burrow as a flagtail shrimp goby perches at entrance, off the coast of Indonesia.

Image ID 56940893
Length 00:00:10
Production Company Kyle Roepke
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FormatMP4

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The pistol shrimp and goby have a mutually beneficial relationship. The shrimp constructs a burrow, providing the goby with shelter. In return, the goby, positioned at the burrow entrance, warns the shrimp of potential dangers through tail or head flicking.

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Kyle Roepke