The Suruga goby (Suruga fundicola) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The Suruga goby is a small goby (Gobiidae) from deeper sand and mud bottoms of the northwest Pacific, off Japan. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a slender, pale, semi-translucent body with large eyes and fused pelvic fins forming a sucker. As a bottom-dweller of deeper soft bottoms it snaps at small zooplankton and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Suruga goby?
The Suruga goby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Suruga goby live?
The Suruga goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Suruga goby get?
The Suruga goby grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Suruga goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Suruga goby is harmless to humans.
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