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The Freshwater goby (Awaous aeneofuscus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 26 cm.
Description
The African river goby is a goby (Gobiidae) from the fresh and brackish waters of Africa. The species grows to about 20 cm and has an elongate, sand-coloured body with a marbled pattern and, like other gobies, fused pelvic fins forming a sucking disc with which it can hold onto the bottom. It inhabits rivers and estuaries, including fairly fast-flowing water, and is sometimes abundant in lagoons. On the bottom it forages on small invertebrates, algae and detritus. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Freshwater goby?
The Freshwater goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Fused pelvic fins form a sucker; migrates between fresh and brackish water.
Where does the Freshwater goby live?
The Freshwater goby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Fresh and brackish waters of Africa; rivers, estuaries and lagoons.
How big does the Freshwater goby get?
The Freshwater goby grows to a maximum of about 26 cm.
Is the Freshwater goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Freshwater goby is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Freshwater goby edible?
The Freshwater goby is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Awaous
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