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The Clayton's goby (Ctenogobius claytonii) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 6 cm.
North America: Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and others
Description
The Clayton's goby is a goby (Gobiidae) from shallow coastal, brackish and estuarine water of the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a slender, sandy-brown with dark spots body with fused pelvic fins forming a sucker. As a bottom-dweller it perches on sand and mud bottoms of river mouths and mangroves and snaps at small crustaceans, worms and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Clayton's goby?
The Clayton's goby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Clayton's goby live?
The Clayton's goby lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. North America: Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and others
How big does the Clayton's goby get?
The Clayton's goby grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Clayton's goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Clayton's goby is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Ctenogobius
More from the family Gobiidae
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