The Anjer eye-bar goby (Gnatholepis anjerensis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Indo-West Pacific; sandy and silty bottoms of shallow coastal bays and estuaries.
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Description
The eyebar goby is a small goby of the family Gobiidae from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a pale, partly translucent body with a conspicuous narrow, dark bar across the eye, to which the name refers. It lives solitarily or in loose groups on sand and silt bottoms of shallow coastal bays and estuaries. As a bottom searcher it takes mouthfuls of sand from which it sifts small invertebrates and organic matter. When threatened it darts into a burrow or dives into the sand. Owing to its small size the species has no fishery value and is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Anjer eye-bar goby?
The Anjer eye-bar goby has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly white and shows a spots pattern. Narrow dark stripe across the eye; sifts sand in search of food.
Where does the Anjer eye-bar goby live?
The Anjer eye-bar goby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Indo-West Pacific; sandy and silty bottoms of shallow coastal bays and estuaries.
How big does the Anjer eye-bar goby get?
The Anjer eye-bar goby grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Anjer eye-bar goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Anjer eye-bar goby is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Anjer eye-bar goby edible?
The Anjer eye-bar goby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Gnatholepis
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