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The Milkyfin goby (Acanthogobius lactipes) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 9 cm.
East Asia, in brackish and fresh coastal and estuarine water around Japan, Korea and China, on sandy and silty bottoms of intertidal zones.
Description
The milkyfin goby is a small, sandy-coloured goby of the family Gobiidae reaching about 9 cm. The brownish body bears faint spots, and the fins are milky-white to yellowish, from which the species takes its name; like other gobies the pelvic fins are fused into a sucking disc. The species comes from East Asia and lives in brackish and fresh coastal and estuarine water around Japan, Korea and China, on sand and mud bottoms of tidal zones, where it tolerates strongly varying salinity. On the bottom it searches for small crustaceans, worms and detritus. The male guards the eggs laid under a shell or stone until they hatch. Because of its small size it has no fishery importance.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Milkyfin goby?
The Milkyfin goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Small, sand-coloured goby of East Asian estuaries, with milky white to yellowish fins; pelvic fins fused into a small sucker.
Where does the Milkyfin goby live?
The Milkyfin goby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. East Asia, in brackish and fresh coastal and estuarine water around Japan, Korea and China, on sandy and silty bottoms of intertidal zones.
How big does the Milkyfin goby get?
The Milkyfin goby grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Milkyfin goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Milkyfin goby is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Milkyfin goby edible?
The Milkyfin goby is not usually eaten.
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