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Island frillfin (Bathygobius mystacium) — Gobiidae

Island frillfin

Bathygobius mystacium
Family: Gobiidae
LC · Least Concern

The Island frillfin (Bathygobius mystacium) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 15 cm.

Length
15 cm
Water
Saltwater
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Solitary
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like)
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Not eaten

Description

The island frillfin (Bathygobius mystacium) is a small goby of the western Atlantic, ranging from Florida and the Bahamas through the Antilles to Espírito Santo, Brazil. It grows to about 15 centimetres and inhabits rocky tide pools and the water's edge of mostly unsheltered shores. The elongate body is mottled brown with three dark dorsal saddles and a row of large, square blotches below the lateral line; the first dorsal fin usually bears one to three longitudinal stripes. Like all gobies it has two separate dorsal fins. It is a harmless bottom dweller.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Island frillfin?

The Island frillfin has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the Island frillfin live?

The Island frillfin lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.

How big does the Island frillfin get?

The Island frillfin grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.

Is the Island frillfin dangerous to humans?

No, the Island frillfin is harmless to humans.

Is the Island frillfin edible?

The Island frillfin is not usually eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Eilandfranjegrondel inferred
English name
Island frillfin sourced
Scientific name
Bathygobius mystacium
Family
Gobiidae
Other names
Island Frillfin; Island frillfin verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
15.0 verified
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like) sourced
Dominant colour
Brown sourced
Pattern
Spots verified
Tail shape
Rounded sourced
Mouth position
Terminal sourced
Lips
Thin inferred
Barbels
No verified
Dorsal fins
Two separate verified
Dorsal spines
Yes verified

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom sourced
Origin
Native verified

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore inferred
Social behaviour
Solitary inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Activity
Diurnal inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten inferred
Fishing method
Geen doelsoort voor de hengelsport; hooguit incidentele vangst of bruikbaar als aasvisje. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Bathygobius

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