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Paragobiodon echinocephalus
This Red Head Goby - Paragobiodon echinocephalus are found in specific stony corals and usually in pairs or small groups. This small Goby, usually around 3-4 cm usually has black body with red face covered with tiny reddish bristles which gives them a look of hairiness.
Also living among the crevices of the corals are crabs and shrimps. In this picture, it is sharing home with a Guard Crab - Trapezia cymodoce.
Spotted on May 25, 2019
Submitted on Jul 8, 2019
13 Comments
Thanks @Neil Ross for your kind words, support and appreciation :)
Thanks @triggsturner for your kind words, support and appreciation :)
Congrats Albert. This is one of my favorites for the year.
Congratulations, Albert.
Thank you very much @Antonio, @ornithoptera80 and @SukanyaDatta for your kind words, support and appreciation :)
Congratulations....as always, great shot.
congrats Albert, amazing spotting!!
Congrats Albert, on the very well deserved first place and thanks for sharing
Congratulations Albert! Your Red Head Goby and Guard Crab tied for third in our 2019 Best Wildlife Photo Contest - Fish Category!
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Thanks, @Leuba and @triggsturner for your kind words and appreciation :)
Lovely image Albert.
A few different species in the one shot - brilliant ! I love your notes Albert. Good to know he's a guard crab.
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!