The Black-lined worm goby (Gunnellichthys pleurotaenia) is a saltwater fish of the family Microdesmidae that grows up to 12 cm.
Description
The onestripe wormfish is a strikingly elongate, worm-like fish from the western Pacific, ranging from Java and the Philippines to Samoa, Japan and the Great Barrier Reef. It grows to about 12 cm and has a thin, eel-like form with a black lateral stripe along the flank and a very long dorsal fin. It lives on shallow, flat sandy bottoms near seagrass and mangrove areas between 3 and 15 metres depth, often solitary or in pairs, and burrows in when threatened. It feeds on zooplankton. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Black-lined worm goby?
The Black-lined worm goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Black-lined worm goby live?
The Black-lined worm goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Black-lined worm goby get?
The Black-lined worm goby grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.
Is the Black-lined worm goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Black-lined worm goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Black-lined worm goby edible?
The Black-lined worm goby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Gunnellichthys
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