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The Maderia goby (Mauligobius maderensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The Madeira goby is a sturdy rock-dwelling goby of the family Gobiidae reaching about 15 cm. The stout, brownish mottled body has a blunt head and, like other gobies, pelvic fins fused into a sucking disc with which the fish clings to stones. The species lives in tide pools and on shallow rocky shores of the eastern Atlantic islands of Madeira, the Azores and the Canaries. It is a bottom-dweller that shelters among stones and feeds on small invertebrates and algae. The male defends a territory and guards the eggs laid in a cavity until they hatch.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Maderia goby?
The Maderia goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern. Sturdy rock goby with fused pelvic fins that form a sucker; lives in tide pools of Macaronesia.
Where does the Maderia goby live?
The Maderia goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Atlantic around Madeira, the Azores and the Canary Islands.
How big does the Maderia goby get?
The Maderia goby grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Maderia goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Maderia goby is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Maderia goby edible?
The Maderia goby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Mauligobius
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