The Anguilla eelgoby (Taenioides anguillaris) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 40 cm.
Description
The eel goby is a strongly elongate, eel-like goby from the Indo-West Pacific, occurring in fresh, brackish and salt water. The species grows to about 30 to 40 cm and has a pinkish to brownish, almost naked body with strongly reduced eyes sunk into the skin and a continuous fin fringe. It digs burrows in muddy tidal bottoms of estuaries and mangroves and feeds on small invertebrates and detritus. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Anguilla eelgoby?
The Anguilla eelgoby has a snake-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Anguilla eelgoby live?
The Anguilla eelgoby lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Anguilla eelgoby get?
The Anguilla eelgoby grows to a maximum of about 40 cm.
Is the Anguilla eelgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Anguilla eelgoby is harmless to humans.
Is the Anguilla eelgoby edible?
The Anguilla eelgoby is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Taenioides
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