The River goby (Awaous flavus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The river goby is a goby (Gobiidae) from the western Atlantic Ocean and adjacent fresh water. The species has an elongate, sand-coloured body with fine spots and, as is typical of gobies, pelvic fins fused into a sucker. It lives in estuaries and river mouths over sand and mud bottoms. It takes mouthfuls of sediment and sifts small invertebrates, algae and detritus from it. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the River goby?
The River goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the River goby live?
The River goby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the River goby get?
The River goby grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the River goby dangerous to humans?
No, the River goby is harmless to humans.
Is the River goby edible?
The River goby is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Awaous
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