The Madura goby (Apocryptodon madurensis) is a fish that lives in both fresh and salt water of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 9 cm.
Description
The Madura goby is a small goby from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 9 cm and has an elongate, greyish-brown body adapted to life on the mudflats of estuaries and mangroves. It tolerates strongly varying salinity and feeds on small benthic life, diatoms and detritus from the mud. The fish is harmless to humans and has no commercial value. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Madura goby?
The Madura goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Madura goby live?
The Madura goby lives in both fresh and salt water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Madura goby get?
The Madura goby grows to a maximum of about 9 cm.
Is the Madura goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Madura goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Madura goby edible?
The Madura goby is not usually eaten.
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