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The Mangrove goby (Ctenogobius manglicola) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 2 cm.
North America: Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and others
Description
The Mangrove goby is a goby (Gobiidae) from shallow coastal, brackish and estuarine water of the eastern Pacific. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a slender, grey-brown with fine markings body with fused pelvic fins forming a sucker. As a bottom-dweller it perches on sand and mud bottoms of river mouths and mangroves and snaps at small crustaceans, worms and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Mangrove goby?
The Mangrove goby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Mangrove goby live?
The Mangrove goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. North America: Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and others
How big does the Mangrove goby get?
The Mangrove goby grows to a maximum of about 2 cm.
Is the Mangrove goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Mangrove 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 Ctenogobius
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