The Humped shore eel (Alabes gibbosa) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiesocidae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The humped shore eel is an eel-like clingfish relative (Gobiesocidae) from shallow coastal waters of southern Australia. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a strongly elongate, smooth, scaleless body with strongly reduced fins and a slightly humped back. As a bottom-dweller it creeps among weed, seagrass and tide pools and snaps at small crustaceans and invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Humped shore eel?
The Humped shore eel has a snake-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Humped shore eel live?
The Humped shore eel lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around algae or seagrass beds.
How big does the Humped shore eel get?
The Humped shore eel grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Humped shore eel dangerous to humans?
No, the Humped shore eel is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Alabes
More from the family Gobiesocidae
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