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The Largetooth goby (Macrodontogobius wilburi) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Oceania: Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Indonesia, Japan, Ryukyu Is. and others
Description
The largetooth goby is a goby (Gobiidae) from shallow sand and reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a slender, pale, sandy body with fine markings, conspicuously large teeth and fused pelvic fins forming a sucker. As a bottom-dweller it perches on sand bottoms near the reef and snaps at small crustaceans and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Largetooth goby?
The Largetooth goby has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Largetooth goby live?
The Largetooth goby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Oceania: Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Indonesia, Japan, Ryukyu Is. and others
How big does the Largetooth goby get?
The Largetooth goby grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Largetooth goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Largetooth 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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