The Koumans's goby (Lesueurigobius koumansi) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
Koumans's goby is a small goby of the family Gobiidae (gobies) reaching about 11 cm. The slender body is handsomely yellow-brown with bluish streaks and spots; like all true gobies it has the pelvic fins fused into a sucker. The species digs a burrow in mud and silt bottoms of the continental shelf along the West African coast and often lives there in loose colonies. From the burrow it searches the bottom for small crustaceans, worms and zooplankton. The male guards the eggs laid on the burrow wall. Because of its small size it has no fishery value, but it is a link in the bottom food web.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Koumans's goby?
The Koumans's goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Koumans's goby live?
The Koumans's goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Koumans's goby get?
The Koumans's goby grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Koumans's goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Koumans's goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Koumans's goby edible?
The Koumans's goby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Lesueurigobius
More from the family Gobiidae
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