The Cleaner goby (Elacatinus genie) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The cleaner goby (Elacatinus genie) is a tiny reef goby of the western central Atlantic, known from the Bahamas and Grand Cayman. It reaches only 4.5 centimetres and lives on live coral at 1-30 metres. The whitish body bears two black longitudinal stripes separated by a band that is bright yellow on the head. Adults are cleaners: they remove skin parasites from other reef fishes, which present themselves at fixed cleaning stations. The species forms monogamous pairs. It is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Cleaner goby?
The Cleaner goby has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly multicoloured and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Cleaner goby live?
The Cleaner goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Cleaner goby get?
The Cleaner goby grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Cleaner goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Cleaner goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Cleaner goby edible?
The Cleaner goby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Elacatinus
More from the family Gobiidae
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