The Lesueur's goby (Lesueurigobius suerii) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
Lesueur's goby is a small, dainty goby of the family Gobiidae reaching about 8 cm. The yellow-brown body is marked with blue lengthwise lines on the head and flank; like other gobies the pelvic fins are fused into a sucking disc, with which the fish clings to the bottom. The species lives on sand and mud bottoms of shallow to moderate water of the Mediterranean and the adjacent eastern Atlantic, often near shells and stones where it can shelter. On the bottom it searches for small crustaceans and worms. The male defends a territory and guards the eggs laid under a shell or in a small cavity until they hatch. Because of its small size it has no fishery importance, but it is a prettily coloured bottom fish.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lesueur's goby?
The Lesueur's goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Lesueur's goby live?
The Lesueur's goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Lesueur's goby get?
The Lesueur's goby grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Lesueur's goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Lesueur's goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Lesueur's goby edible?
The Lesueur's goby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Lesueurigobius
More from the family Gobiidae
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