The Lobe-jawed goby (Pseudapocryptes elongatus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The lobe-jawed goby is a goby relative (Oxudercidae) from tidal and mangrove areas of South and Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a strongly elongate, pale body with high-set eyes. Unlike true mudskippers it mostly stays in shallow water and self-dug burrows of muddy estuaries and rice paddies and snaps at diatoms, detritus and small bottom life. It is a local food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lobe-jawed goby?
The Lobe-jawed goby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly white.
Where does the Lobe-jawed goby live?
The Lobe-jawed goby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Lobe-jawed goby get?
The Lobe-jawed goby grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Lobe-jawed goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Lobe-jawed goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Lobe-jawed goby edible?
Yes, the Lobe-jawed goby is commonly eaten.
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