Cryptocentrus cinctus (Herre, 1936)

Taxonomy and Native Range

The yellow prawn-goby, with the scientific name Cryptocentrus cinctus, is a goby species native to the Western Pacific.

Habitat and Depth Range

It lives in coastal bays and lagoons at depths ranging from 1 to 25 metres (3.3 to 82.0 ft).

Symbiotic Relationship

This species forms a symbiotic relationship with alpheid shrimps, and the two share burrows.

Size

Yellow prawn-gobies can reach a total length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) measured along the standard length SL.

Coloration

Their appearance varies greatly, with individuals ranging in color from bright yellow to gray or brown, and many have combinations of these colors.

Aquarium Occurrence

The yellow prawn-goby is commonly kept in saltwater aquariums.

Minimum Aquarium Size

It can be housed in aquariums as small as 20 gallons, which is 75 L.

Aquarium Tankmate

In the saltwater aquarium hobby, this species is often kept paired with tiger pistol shrimp.