The Key goby (Drombus key) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
The Key goby is a small goby (Gobiidae) from shallow, often brackish coastal and estuarine water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 7 cm and has a slender, brown-speckled body with fused pelvic fins forming a sucker. As a bottom-dweller it sits on sand and mud by weed, roots and a burrow and snaps at small invertebrates, algae and detritus. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Key goby?
The Key goby has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Key goby live?
The Key goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Key goby get?
The Key goby grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Key goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Key goby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Drombus
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