The Caspian tadpole goby (Benthophilus ctenolepidus) is a freshwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The Caspian tadpole goby is a small goby (Gobiidae) from brackish and fresh water of the Caspian Sea region. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a stocky, tadpole-like body with a broad, flattened head set with bony tubercles and spinelets, and fused pelvic fins forming a sucker. As a bottom-dweller it perches on sand and mud bottoms of shallow bays and river mouths and snaps at small crustaceans, molluscs and worms. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Caspian tadpole goby?
The Caspian tadpole goby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Caspian tadpole goby live?
The Caspian tadpole goby lives in fresh water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Caspian tadpole goby get?
The Caspian tadpole goby grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Caspian tadpole goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Caspian tadpole goby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Benthophilus
More from the family Gobiidae
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