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The Arrow goby eel (Gobioides sagitta) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 40 cm.
Description
The arrow goby eel is a goby (Gobiidae) from the eastern Atlantic. The species has a strongly elongate, eel-like body with small eyes and a continuous fin margin, adapted to a burrowing existence. It inhabits brackish estuaries and muddy tidal flats, where it lives in self-dug burrows. It takes mouthfuls of mud and sifts small invertebrates, algae and detritus from it. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Arrow goby eel?
The Arrow goby eel has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Strongly eel-like with small eyes; burrowing brackish-water goby that sifts silt.
Where does the Arrow goby eel live?
The Arrow goby eel lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Atlantic; brackish estuaries and tidal flats.
How big does the Arrow goby eel get?
The Arrow goby eel grows to a maximum of about 40 cm.
Is the Arrow goby eel dangerous to humans?
No, the Arrow goby eel is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Arrow goby eel edible?
The Arrow goby eel is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Gobioides
More from the family Gobiidae
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