The Boldingh's ghostgoby (Pleurosicya boldinghi) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
Boldingh's ghostgoby is a very small, translucent goby (Gobiidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 4 cm and is almost glass-clear with a pink to orangeish tinge. It lives commensally on large living hosts such as soft corals, sponges and bivalves, to which it clings with its ventral sucking disc, and picks small zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Boldingh's ghostgoby?
The Boldingh's ghostgoby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly pink-purple.
Where does the Boldingh's ghostgoby live?
The Boldingh's ghostgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Boldingh's ghostgoby get?
The Boldingh's ghostgoby grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Boldingh's ghostgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Boldingh's ghostgoby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pleurosicya
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