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The Peruvian eelgoby (Gobioides peruanus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 45 cm.
North America: Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico and others
Description
The Peruvian eelgoby is an eel-like goby (Gobiidae) from muddy estuaries and mangroves of the eastern Pacific, off Central and South America. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a strongly elongate, purplish-pink, worm-like body with tiny eyes, a scale-poor skin and confluent dorsal, tail and anal fins. As a burrowing bottom-dweller it lives in self-dug tunnels in soft mud and sifts detritus and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Peruvian eelgoby?
The Peruvian eelgoby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly pink-purple.
Where does the Peruvian eelgoby live?
The Peruvian eelgoby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. North America: Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico and others
How big does the Peruvian eelgoby get?
The Peruvian eelgoby grows to a maximum of about 45 cm.
Is the Peruvian eelgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Peruvian eelgoby 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 Gobioides
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