The Mekong bumblebee goby (Brachygobius mekongensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 2 cm.
Description
The Mekong bumblebee goby is a very small goby (Gobiidae) from shallow fresh and brackish water of the Mekong basin in Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 3-4 cm and has a stocky, yellow-gold body with broad black crossbars, like a bumblebee, and fused pelvic fins forming a sucker. As a bottom-dweller it shelters among roots, plants and stones and snaps at small crustaceans and larvae. The fish is harmless to humans and is popular in the aquarium trade.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Mekong bumblebee goby?
The Mekong bumblebee goby has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Mekong bumblebee goby live?
The Mekong bumblebee goby lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Mekong bumblebee goby get?
The Mekong bumblebee goby grows to a maximum of about 2 cm.
Is the Mekong bumblebee goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Mekong bumblebee goby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Brachygobius
More from the family Gobiidae
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