The Poreless dartfish (Parioglossus aporos) is a brackish-water fish of the family Microdesmidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The Poreless dartfish is a tiny dartfish or wormfish (Gobiidae) from shallow, clear coastal and mangrove water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to only about 3 cm and has an extremely slender, semi-translucent body, often with a fine longitudinal stripe and large eyes. As a social fish it hovers in schools just above sand, coral and roots and dives into a burrow when threatened; it snaps at small zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Poreless dartfish?
The Poreless dartfish has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Poreless dartfish live?
The Poreless dartfish lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Poreless dartfish get?
The Poreless dartfish grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Poreless dartfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Poreless dartfish is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Parioglossus
More from the family Microdesmidae
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