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The Dusky tripletooth goby (Tridentiger obscurus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 14 cm.
East Asia, in brackish and fresh coastal and estuarine water around Japan, Korea and China, on stony and rocky bottoms of intertidal zones.
Description
The dusky tripletooth goby is a stocky goby of the family Gobiidae reaching about 14 cm. The brownish body bears dark cross-bars and rows of pale spots; the name refers to its conspicuous three-pointed teeth. Like other gobies the pelvic fins are fused into a sucking disc, with which the fish clings to stones. The species comes from East Asia and lives in brackish and fresh coastal and estuarine water around Japan, Korea and China, on stone and rock bottoms of tidal zones, where it tolerates strongly varying salinity. As an omnivore it grazes algae and seeks small crustaceans, worms and molluscs. Through ballast water and shipping it has locally turned up outside its range.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Dusky tripletooth goby?
The Dusky tripletooth goby has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a vertical stripes pattern. Stocky goby with dark vertical bars and rows of pale spots; the name refers to the three-pointed molars. Pelvic fins fused into a small sucker.
Where does the Dusky tripletooth goby live?
The Dusky tripletooth goby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. East Asia, in brackish and fresh coastal and estuarine water around Japan, Korea and China, on stony and rocky bottoms of intertidal zones.
How big does the Dusky tripletooth goby get?
The Dusky tripletooth goby grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Dusky tripletooth goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Dusky tripletooth goby is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Dusky tripletooth goby edible?
The Dusky tripletooth goby is not usually eaten.
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