The Randall's sleeper goby (Valenciennea randalli) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 16 cm.
Description
The Randall's sleeper goby is a sleeper goby (Gobiidae) from shallow sand and reef water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 9 cm and has an elongate, pale white with blue lines and yellow tints on the head body with large eyes. Characteristically it takes mouthfuls of sand and sifts out small invertebrates; it often lives in pairs by a shared burrow. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Randall's sleeper goby?
The Randall's sleeper goby has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly white.
Where does the Randall's sleeper goby live?
The Randall's sleeper goby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Randall's sleeper goby get?
The Randall's sleeper goby grows to a maximum of about 16 cm.
Is the Randall's sleeper goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Randall's sleeper goby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Valenciennea
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