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The Sharptail goby (Oligolepis acutipennis) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Asia: Cambodia, Sri Lanka, China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, India, Indonesia and others
Description
The sharptail goby is a goby (Gobiidae) from coastal and brackish water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 15 cm and has an elongate, pale-brown body with fine markings and a tapering tail. As a bottom-dweller it lives in estuaries, mangroves and tidal creeks, often in a self-dug burrow, and snaps at small crustaceans, worms and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sharptail goby?
The Sharptail goby has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Sharptail goby live?
The Sharptail goby lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: Cambodia, Sri Lanka, China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, India, Indonesia and others
How big does the Sharptail goby get?
The Sharptail goby grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Sharptail goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Sharptail goby 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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Same genus Oligolepis
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