Goby

There are more than 80 species of Gobies in Maldives, but because of their small size are they often ignored.

Shrimp-Gobies are living together with shrimps: The shrimp digs the borrow, and the Goby has good eyesight and signals when it is safe for the shrimp to come out.

Gobies are often seen on sandy bottoms.

Most Gobies feed on small invertebrates. Some of the larger species eat other fish, and a few of them eat algae. They can be from 3 cm to 16 cm in length.