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The Slender mudskipper goby (Parapocryptes rictuosus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The slender mudskipper goby is a worm goby (Oxudercidae) from muddy tidal flats, mangroves and estuaries of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 20 cm and has a very elongate, eel-like, grey-brown body with high-set eyes and long dorsal and anal fins. As a burrowing bottom-dweller it lives in tunnels in soft mud and snaps at algae, detritus and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Slender mudskipper goby?
The Slender mudskipper goby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Slender mudskipper goby live?
The Slender mudskipper goby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Asia: India, Thailand
How big does the Slender mudskipper goby get?
The Slender mudskipper goby grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Slender mudskipper goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Slender mudskipper 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 Parapocryptes
More from the family Gobiidae
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