The Tentacled goby (Oxyurichthys tentacularis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 17 cm.
Description
The tentacled goby is a goby (Gobiidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species reaches about 17 cm and has an elongate, sand-coloured to greyish body with a mottled pattern and two separate dorsal fins; characteristic is a small tentacle above each eye. It inhabits brackish coastal waters, river mouths and lagoons with mud and silt bottoms, where it lives close to the bottom. The diet consists of small bottom invertebrates and detritus. Owing to its inconspicuous life in turbid estuaries the species is little studied; the IUCN has insufficient data (DD).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Tentacled goby?
The Tentacled goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Tentacled goby live?
The Tentacled goby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Tentacled goby get?
The Tentacled goby grows to a maximum of about 17 cm. On average the species is around 11 cm.
Is the Tentacled goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Tentacled goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Tentacled goby edible?
The Tentacled goby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Oxyurichthys
More from the family Gobiidae
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