The Green bubble goby (Eviota prasina) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The green bubble goby is one of the smallest reef fishes (Gobiidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species stays about 3 cm long and has a translucent, greenish body with fine reddish speckles and internal shiny vesicles. As a bottom-dweller it lives on coral and in crevices of shallow reefs and lagoons and picks small zooplankton. Through its short life and tiny size it is an important link in the reef food chain. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Green bubble goby?
The Green bubble goby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly green.
Where does the Green bubble goby live?
The Green bubble goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Green bubble goby get?
The Green bubble goby grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Green bubble goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Green bubble goby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Eviota
More from the family Gobiidae
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