The Walking goby (Scartelaos histophorus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
The walking goby is a mudskipper (Oxudercidae) from tidal areas of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 17 cm and has a slender, blue-grey body with fine spots, eyes set high on the head and sturdy pectoral fins with which it crawls and skips over the mud. At low tide it stays active on the exposed flats and snaps at algae, small crustaceans and worms; males raise a high dorsal fin in courtship display. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Walking goby?
The Walking goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly blue and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Walking goby live?
The Walking goby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Walking goby get?
The Walking goby grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Walking goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Walking goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Walking goby edible?
Yes, the Walking goby is commonly eaten.
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