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The Spotted worm goby (Cerdale ionthas) is a saltwater fish of the family Microdesmidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The speckled wormfish is a small wormfish of the family Microdesmidae from the eastern Pacific. The species has a very elongate, eel-like body with a continuous dorsal and anal fin and a fine, speckled pattern. It inhabits shallow rocky coasts, including tide pools, where it shelters among stones and in burrows and quickly darts away when threatened. It feeds on zooplankton and small benthic crustaceans that it picks from the water. Owing to scarce data the species is regarded as data deficient. It is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Spotted worm goby?
The Spotted worm goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Eel-like little worm fish of tide pools; darts quickly into small holes when threatened.
Where does the Spotted worm goby live?
The Spotted worm goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific; shallow rocky shores and tide pools.
How big does the Spotted worm goby get?
The Spotted worm goby grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Spotted worm goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Spotted worm goby is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Spotted worm goby edible?
The Spotted worm goby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Cerdale
More from the family Microdesmidae
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