The Blackfin coral goby (Paragobiodon lacunicolus) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The Blackfin coral goby is a goby (Gobiidae) from shallow coastal and reef water of the coral reefs of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a stocky body with pelvic fins fused into a sucker with which it holds on. As a bottom-dweller it lives sheltered among coral branches, stones or in small burrows and snaps at small crustaceans, worms and plankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blackfin coral goby?
The Blackfin coral goby has a flattened, disc-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Blackfin coral goby live?
The Blackfin coral goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Blackfin coral goby get?
The Blackfin coral goby grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Blackfin coral goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Blackfin coral goby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Paragobiodon
More from the family Gobiidae
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