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The Sibaya goby (Silhouettea sibayi) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The Sibaya goby is a small goby (Gobiidae) from shallow, often brackish coastal and estuarine water of Lake Sibaya in southern Africa. The species grows to about 3 cm and has a slender, semi-translucent, brown-speckled body with fused pelvic fins forming a sucker. As a bottom-dweller it sits on sand and mud by weed, roots and a burrow and snaps at small invertebrates, algae and detritus. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sibaya goby?
The Sibaya goby has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Sibaya goby live?
The Sibaya goby lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Africa: South Africa
How big does the Sibaya goby get?
The Sibaya goby grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Sibaya goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Sibaya 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 Silhouettea
More from the family Gobiidae
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