The Cheekscaled frillgoby (Bathygobius cotticeps) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The cheekscaled frillgoby is a goby (Gobiidae) from coastal and brackish water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 11 cm and has a stocky, brown-mottled body with fringe-like upper pectoral rays. As a bottom-dweller it lives in tide pools and on shallow rocky and reef bottoms and snaps at small crustaceans, worms and small fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Cheekscaled frillgoby?
The Cheekscaled frillgoby has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Cheekscaled frillgoby live?
The Cheekscaled frillgoby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Cheekscaled frillgoby get?
The Cheekscaled frillgoby grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Cheekscaled frillgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Cheekscaled frillgoby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Bathygobius
More from the family Gobiidae
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