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The Teardrop pygmy goby (Eviota lacrimae) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 1 cm.
Description
The Teardrop pygmy goby is a pygmy goby (Gobiidae) from shallow, clear reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to only about 2 cm and has a stocky, semi-translucent body with fine colour dots and fused pelvic fins forming a small sucker. As a cryptic dweller it sits on and among live coral and snaps at minute zooplankton and small crustaceans. Many of these gobies live only a few months. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Teardrop pygmy goby?
The Teardrop pygmy goby has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Teardrop pygmy goby live?
The Teardrop pygmy goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Solomon Is., Japan, Vanuatu, Tonga
How big does the Teardrop pygmy goby get?
The Teardrop pygmy goby grows to a maximum of about 1 cm.
Is the Teardrop pygmy goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Teardrop pygmy 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 Eviota
More from the family Gobiidae
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