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The Dwarf pygmy goby (Pandaka pusilla) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 2 cm.
Description
The dwarf pygmy goby is one of the very smallest fish in the world, a goby (Gobiidae) from fresh and brackish water of the Philippines and adjacent Southeast Asia. The species grows to only about 1 cm and has a tiny, almost transparent body with fine black spots. As a bottom-dweller it lives in lower river reaches, ditches and mangroves and snaps at microscopic zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Dwarf pygmy goby?
The Dwarf pygmy goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Dwarf pygmy goby live?
The Dwarf pygmy goby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Indonesia, Philippines
How big does the Dwarf pygmy goby get?
The Dwarf pygmy goby grows to a maximum of about 2 cm.
Is the Dwarf pygmy goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Dwarf pygmy 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 Pandaka
More from the family Gobiidae
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