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The Estuary goby (Psammogobius biocellatus) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The sleepy goby is a goby (Gobiidae) from the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 9 cm and has an elongate, sand-coloured body with a marbled pattern that camouflages it on the bottom and, like other gobies, fused pelvic fins forming a sucking disc. It inhabits intertidal areas, estuaries, lagoons and coastal rivers and is common in mangroves; sometimes it penetrates the lower reaches of freshwater streams. On the bottom it forages on small invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Estuary goby?
The Estuary goby has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Marbled camouflage and sucker-like pelvic fins; inhabits mangroves and brackish estuaries.
Where does the Estuary goby live?
The Estuary goby lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Indo-Pacific; intertidal areas, estuaries, lagoons and mangroves.
How big does the Estuary goby get?
The Estuary goby grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Estuary goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Estuary goby is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Estuary goby edible?
The Estuary goby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Psammogobius
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