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The Bay goby (Lepidogobius lepidus) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Eastern Pacific off North America; muddy bottoms from the intertidal zone to ~200 m.
Description
The bay goby is a goby (Gobiidae) from the eastern Pacific off the west coast of North America. The species is small and has a slender, light-grey to brownish body with fused pelvic fins forming a sucking disc. It lives mainly on mud bottoms, from the intertidal zone to about 200 m deep, where it shelters in burrows that it sometimes shares with shrimps and shellfish. On the bottom it feeds on small invertebrates. The male guards the eggs, which are laid against the wall of a burrow. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bay goby?
The Bay goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Sucker pelvic fins; shelters in burrows on muddy bottoms, sometimes shared with shrimps.
Where does the Bay goby live?
The Bay goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific off North America; muddy bottoms from the intertidal zone to ~200 m.
How big does the Bay goby get?
The Bay goby grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Bay goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Bay goby is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Bay goby edible?
The Bay goby is not usually eaten.
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