Fin's Fish Guide
The Redlight goby (Coryphopterus urospilus) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
The redlight goby is a small goby (Gobiidae) from the eastern Pacific. The species is small and pale with a few red-brown crossbars and a conspicuous dark spot on the tail base. It lives on the sand and rubble fringe around rocky reefs or coral patches. Bottom-bound, it forages on small crustaceans it finds among the sediment. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Redlight goby?
The Redlight goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly white and shows a vertical stripes pattern. Red-brown vertical bars and a dark caudal blotch; small bottom goby of the sandy fringe around reefs.
Where does the Redlight goby live?
The Redlight goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Eastern Pacific; sand and rubble margins of rocky reefs.
How big does the Redlight goby get?
The Redlight goby grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Redlight goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Redlight goby is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Redlight goby edible?
The Redlight goby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Coryphopterus
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