The Greenbanded pygmy goby (Eviota zonura) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 2 cm.
Description
The greenbanded pygmy goby is one of the smallest reef fishes (Gobiidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species stays about 2 cm long and has a translucent body with fine greenish bars and a red tail-base spot. As a bottom-dweller it lives on coral and in crevices of shallow reefs 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 Greenbanded pygmy goby?
The Greenbanded pygmy goby has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly green.
Where does the Greenbanded pygmy goby live?
The Greenbanded pygmy goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Greenbanded pygmy goby get?
The Greenbanded pygmy goby grows to a maximum of about 2 cm.
Is the Greenbanded pygmy goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Greenbanded pygmy goby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Eviota
More from the family Gobiidae
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