The Lrye goby (Evorthodus lyricus) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
Evorthodus lyricus, the lyre goby, is a goby of the family Gobiidae from coastal waters of the western Atlantic. The species has a stocky, brownish body with a blunt head and owes its name to its lyre-shaped caudal fin; it reaches about 15 cm. It occurs mainly in muddy backwaters of bays and estuaries, often in nutrient-rich or foul water, and also on mud bottoms of fresh water. It tolerates strongly varying salinities. As a bottom dweller it feeds on detritus, algae and small organisms taken up with the mud. Owing to its small size the species has no fishery value.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lrye goby?
The Lrye goby has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Lrye goby live?
The Lrye goby lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Lrye goby get?
The Lrye goby grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Lrye goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Lrye goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Lrye goby edible?
The Lrye goby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Evorthodus
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