Alpheus thompsoni is one of the bulldozer shrimp and lives in association with a number of different shrimp gobies, including Amblyeleotris fasciata, A. guttata, A. wheeleri, C. tangaroai and Cryptocentrus strigilliceps. The shrimp maintains the burrow by pushing sand out all day. The goby stands guard outside, warning the shrimp or even blocking it inside the burrow when danger approaches.
Created 3 July 2018
Updated 5 March 2022