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The Nineline goby (Ginsburgellus novemlineatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The nineline goby is a small goby (Gobiidae) from the western Atlantic Ocean. The species is very small and dark with a series of pale, bluish crossbars. It lives in shallow, clear waters with coral formations and often keeps in close association with black sea urchins, sheltering among their spines. It feeds mainly on the tube feet of the black sea urchin it shelters under. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Nineline goby?
The Nineline goby has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly black and shows a vertical stripes pattern. Very small goby that shelters among the spines of black sea urchins; pale transverse lines.
Where does the Nineline goby live?
The Nineline goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Atlantic; shallow coral waters.
How big does the Nineline goby get?
The Nineline goby grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Nineline goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Nineline goby is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Nineline goby edible?
The Nineline goby is not usually eaten.
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