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The Crested goby (Lophogobius cyprinoides) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Western Atlantic, from Florida and Bermuda to the Caribbean and northern South America.
Description
The crested goby is a small goby of the family Gobiidae from the western Atlantic, from Florida and Bermuda to the Caribbean. The species has a stocky, dark olive-brown body with a conspicuous fleshy crest on the head and reaches about 10 cm. It inhabits tidal creeks, mangroves and other quiet coastal waters and tolerates strongly varying salinities, from fresh to full seawater. It is an opportunistic feeder that lives mainly on algae, supplemented with crustaceans, molluscs and barnacles. Because of its small size the species has no fishery value, but it is sometimes kept in marine aquaria.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Crested goby?
The Crested goby has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Striking fleshy crest on the head; tolerates fresh to fully salt water.
Where does the Crested goby live?
The Crested goby lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic, from Florida and Bermuda to the Caribbean and northern South America.
How big does the Crested goby get?
The Crested goby grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Crested goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Crested goby is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Crested goby edible?
The Crested goby is not usually eaten.
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