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The Okinawa flap-headed goby (Callogobius okinawae) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Asia: Australia, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Indonesia, Japan, Ryukyu Is., Vanuatu and others
Description
The Okinawa flap-headed goby is a small goby (Gobiidae) from coastal and brackish water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 5 cm and has a stocky, brownish body with conspicuous skin ridges and flaps on the head, part of the sensory system. As a cryptic bottom-dweller it shelters among stones and rubble of shallow reefs and snaps at small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Okinawa flap-headed goby?
The Okinawa flap-headed goby has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Okinawa flap-headed goby live?
The Okinawa flap-headed goby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Asia: Australia, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Indonesia, Japan, Ryukyu Is., Vanuatu and others
How big does the Okinawa flap-headed goby get?
The Okinawa flap-headed goby grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Okinawa flap-headed goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Okinawa flap-headed 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 Callogobius
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