Record (Lizard Island Field Guide)

Record details

Banded Shrimpgoby (species: Cryptocentrus cinctus)
Observed by Anne Hoggett
Sun, 28 Feb 2016 13:00:00

Location details

  • Lizard Island, Queensland

  • Lagoon between Palfrey and South Islands

  • Marine specimens found at a depth between 1 m and 4 metres.

Details about the specimens

  • 30 specimens. (accurate to within 15)
  • specimens alive when found.
  • specimens alive at end of the observation process.
  • specimens left in natural environment.
  • Reproduction was not occurring.

At least 30 individuals seen in a single 2-hour dive. Most were the pale barred form, estimate only 5 of the 30 were the yellow form. At least one burrow was shared by an individual of each colour form.

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