The Zebra goby (Ego zebra) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The Zebra 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 Zebra goby?
The Zebra goby has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Zebra goby live?
The Zebra goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Zebra goby get?
The Zebra goby grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Zebra goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Zebra goby is harmless to humans.
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