The Spottail Goby (Ctenogobius stigmaturus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 7 cm.
Description
The spottail goby is a small goby from coastal and brackish water of the western Atlantic. The species grows to about 7 cm and has a light brown body with a conspicuous dark spot at the tail base, to which the name refers. As a bottom-dweller it lives on sandy and muddy bottoms of estuaries and river mouths 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 Spottail Goby?
The Spottail Goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Spottail Goby live?
The Spottail Goby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Spottail Goby get?
The Spottail Goby grows to a maximum of about 7 cm.
Is the Spottail Goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Spottail Goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Spottail Goby edible?
The Spottail Goby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Ctenogobius
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