The Comma goby (Ctenogobius saepepallens) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The comma goby is a small goby from the western Atlantic, from Florida and the Bahamas to the Caribbean. The species grows to about 5 cm and has a light body with a row of dark spots and a comma-like mark on the flank. As a bottom-dweller it stays on sandy and rubble bottoms near reefs, often by an invertebrate burrow, and feeds on small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans and has not been evaluated by the IUCN (NE).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Comma goby?
The Comma goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly white and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Comma goby live?
The Comma goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Comma goby get?
The Comma goby grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Comma goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Comma goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Comma goby edible?
The Comma goby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Ctenogobius
More from the family Gobiidae
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