The Throatspine gudgeon (Belobranchus belobranchus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Eleotridae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The throatspine gudgeon is a sleeper goby (Eleotridae) from fresh and brackish water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 20 cm and has an elongate, dark-brown body with a large mouth and a small spine on the throat. It lives in lower river reaches and estuaries; the larvae migrate to sea and return as juveniles. As a bottom-oriented predator it hunts small crustaceans, insects and small fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Throatspine gudgeon?
The Throatspine gudgeon has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Throatspine gudgeon live?
The Throatspine gudgeon lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Throatspine gudgeon get?
The Throatspine gudgeon grows to a maximum of about 20 cm.
Is the Throatspine gudgeon dangerous to humans?
No, the Throatspine gudgeon is harmless to humans.
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