The Zebra goby (Chriolepis zebra) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The Zebra goby is a tiny goby (Gobiidae) from shallow reef and rocky water of the eastern Pacific. The species grows to about 3 cm and has a slender, semi-translucent body with fine markings and fused pelvic fins forming a small sucker. As a cryptic bottom-dweller it shelters among coral rubble, sponges and crevices and snaps at minute zooplankton and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Zebra goby?
The Zebra goby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Zebra goby live?
The Zebra goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Zebra goby get?
The Zebra goby grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Zebra goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Zebra goby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Chriolepis
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