The Manyrayed climbing goby (Lentipes multiradiatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The manyrayed climbing goby is an amphidromous goby (Gobiidae) from fast-flowing mountain streams of New Guinea. The species grows to about 6 cm and has an elongate body with fused pelvic fins forming a powerful sucker. As a larva it washes to sea and later returns to climb waterfalls and smooth rocks with the sucker to upstream streams. There it rasps algae and biofilm from stones. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Manyrayed climbing goby?
The Manyrayed climbing goby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Manyrayed climbing goby live?
The Manyrayed climbing goby lives in fresh water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Manyrayed climbing goby get?
The Manyrayed climbing goby grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Manyrayed climbing goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Manyrayed climbing goby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Lentipes
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