The Five-bar coral goby (Gobiodon quinquestrigatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The fivelined coral goby is a small goby (Gobiidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species is small and has a stocky, dark body with several narrow blue lines over the head, to which the name refers. It lives in groups among the branches of staghorn coral (Acropora), as a coral commensal that almost never leaves this coral; a bitter mucus layer protects it from predators. It feeds on small invertebrates and algae among the coral. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Five-bar coral goby?
The Five-bar coral goby has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a horizontal stripes pattern.
Where does the Five-bar coral goby live?
The Five-bar coral goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Five-bar coral goby get?
The Five-bar coral goby grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Five-bar coral goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Five-bar coral goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Five-bar coral goby edible?
The Five-bar coral goby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Gobiodon
More from the family Gobiidae
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