The Blackbelly pygmy goby (Eviota nigriventris) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The Blackbelly pygmy goby is a pygmy goby (Gobiidae) from shallow, clear reef water of the western Pacific. The species grows to only about 2 cm and has a stocky, semi-translucent body with fine colour dots and fused pelvic fins forming a small sucker. As a cryptic dweller it sits on and among live coral and snaps at minute zooplankton and small crustaceans. Many of these gobies live only a few months. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blackbelly pygmy goby?
The Blackbelly pygmy goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly red-orange and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Blackbelly pygmy goby live?
The Blackbelly pygmy goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Blackbelly pygmy goby get?
The Blackbelly pygmy goby grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Blackbelly pygmy goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Blackbelly pygmy goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Blackbelly pygmy goby edible?
Yes, the Blackbelly pygmy goby is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Eviota
More from the family Gobiidae
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