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The Hawaiian goby (Stenogobius hawaiiensis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The Hawaiian goby is a goby (Gobiidae) endemic to the islands of Hawaii. The species grows to about 11 cm and has an elongate, pale body with fine dark bars and a dark spot behind the eye. It lives in the lower reaches and mouths of mountain streams, on sand and gravel bottoms, and eats small invertebrates, algae and detritus. Like many island gobies it has sea-drifting larvae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Hawaiian goby?
The Hawaiian goby has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Hawaiian goby live?
The Hawaiian goby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Oceania: Hawaii
How big does the Hawaiian goby get?
The Hawaiian goby grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Hawaiian goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Hawaiian goby 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 Stenogobius
More from the family Gobiidae
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