Fin's Fish Guide
The Leopard goby (Tigrigobius saucrus) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 2 cm.
North America: Bahamas, Belize, Virgin Is. (UK), Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico and others
Description
The leopard goby is a very small reef goby (Gobiidae) from the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species stays about 2 cm long and has a translucent body with rows of dark spots and bars, like a leopard pattern. As a bottom-dweller it lives among coral, sponges and crevices of shallow reefs and picks small zooplankton and invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Leopard goby?
The Leopard goby has an elongate, eel-like body.
Where does the Leopard goby live?
The Leopard goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. North America: Bahamas, Belize, Virgin Is. (UK), Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico and others
How big does the Leopard goby get?
The Leopard goby grows to a maximum of about 2 cm.
Is the Leopard goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Leopard 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 Tigrigobius
More from the family Gobiidae
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