Genus

Common name: Hi-fin goby

Scientific name: Stonogobiops

Stonogobiops is a genus of gobies often known as Hi-fin, Partner, or Shrimp gobies due to their unique symbiotic relationships with pistol shrimps. These small, bottom-dwelling fish are popular in the reef aquarium hobby for their interesting behaviors and compatibility with other peaceful tank inhabitants. They are known for their distinctive high dorsal fins and their ability to form mutualistic partnerships with shrimps, which provide them with protection while benefiting from the gobies' ability to detect predators.

  1. Common name: Dracula shrimp-goby
    Scientific name: Stonogobiops dracula
  2. Black-rayed shrimp-goby Stonogobiops nematodes
    Common name: Filament-finned prawn-goby
    Scientific name: Stonogobiops nematodes
  3. Gelbschnauzengrundel (Stonogobiops xanthorhinica)
    Common name: Yellownose prawn-goby
    Scientific name: Stonogobiops xanthorhinica
  4. Common name: Orange-striped shrimpgoby
    Scientific name: Stonogobiops yasha