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The Scaleless worm eelgoby (Caragobius urolepis) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 9 cm.
Asia: Australia, Cambodia, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Fiji, Hong Kong, India and others
Description
The scaleless worm eelgoby is an eel-like goby (Gobiidae) from muddy estuaries and mangroves of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 12 cm and has a strongly elongate, pinkish-red, almost 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 snaps at small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Scaleless worm eelgoby?
The Scaleless worm eelgoby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly pink-purple.
Where does the Scaleless worm eelgoby live?
The Scaleless worm eelgoby lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Australia, Cambodia, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Fiji, Hong Kong, India and others
How big does the Scaleless worm eelgoby get?
The Scaleless worm eelgoby grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Scaleless worm eelgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Scaleless worm 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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