The Oman goby (Lobulogobius omanensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The Oman goby is a goby (Gobiidae) from shallow coastal, reef and estuarine water around Australia and the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 5 cm and has a stocky body with pelvic fins fused into a sucker with which it holds onto the bottom. As a bottom-dweller it shelters among coral, stones or in small burrows and snaps at small crustaceans, worms and plankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Oman goby?
The Oman goby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Oman goby live?
The Oman goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Oman goby get?
The Oman goby grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Oman goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Oman goby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Lobulogobius
More from the family Gobiidae
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