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The Pinkgray goby (Amblychaeturichthys hexanema) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 17 cm.
Description
The pinkgray goby is a small goby from the northwest Pacific, off Japan, Korea and China. The species grows to about 17 cm and has an elongate, greyish-pink body and short thread-like appendages beneath the head. As a bottom-dweller it lives on soft sand and mud bottoms in coastal water and estuaries, where it searches for small crustaceans and worms. It is a common species of little commercial value. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pinkgray goby?
The Pinkgray goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly pink-purple and shows a plain pattern. Grey-pink bottom goby with short thread-like appendages under the head
Where does the Pinkgray goby live?
The Pinkgray goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northwest Pacific
How big does the Pinkgray goby get?
The Pinkgray goby grows to a maximum of about 17 cm.
Is the Pinkgray goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Pinkgray 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.
Is the Pinkgray goby edible?
The Pinkgray goby is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Amblychaeturichthys
More from the family Gobiidae
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