Fin's Fish Guide
The Eyebar coralgoby (Gobiodon oculolineatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Asia: Australia, China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Japan, Ryukyu Is., Ogasawara Is.
Description
The Eyebar coralgoby is a very small coralgoby (Gobiidae) from reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 3 cm and has a stocky, greenish to brownish body with fine lines on the head. Characteristically it lives hidden among the branches of living stony coral (Acropora), sheltering almost invisibly among the polyps; its skin secretes a bitter, protective mucus. It snaps at coral mucus and small zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Eyebar coralgoby?
The Eyebar coralgoby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly green.
Where does the Eyebar coralgoby live?
The Eyebar coralgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Asia: Australia, China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Japan, Ryukyu Is., Ogasawara Is.
How big does the Eyebar coralgoby get?
The Eyebar coralgoby grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Eyebar coralgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Eyebar coralgoby 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 Gobiodon
More from the family Gobiidae
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