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The Emerald goby (Ctenogobius smaragdus) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The Emerald goby is a goby (Gobiidae) from shallow coastal, brackish and estuarine water of the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a slender, greenish with glittering emerald spots body with fused pelvic fins forming a sucker. As a bottom-dweller it perches on sand and mud bottoms of river mouths and mangroves and snaps at small crustaceans, worms and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Emerald goby?
The Emerald goby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly green.
Where does the Emerald goby live?
The Emerald goby lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. North America: Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, USA, Venezuela
How big does the Emerald goby get?
The Emerald goby grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Emerald goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Emerald 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 Ctenogobius
More from the family Gobiidae
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