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Sanzo's goby (Lesueurigobius sanzi) — Gobiidae

Sanzo's goby

Lesueurigobius sanzi
Family: Gobiidae
LC · Least Concern

The Sanzo's goby (Lesueurigobius sanzi) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 12 cm.

Length
12.3 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
47.0–117.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Solitary
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Not eaten

Description

Sanzo's goby is a small goby (Gobiidae) from the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean. The species has a slender body with yellowish tints and, like other gobies, fused pelvic fins forming a sucking disc. It lives on mud and sand bottoms further offshore, where it often shelters in self-dug or appropriated burrows. On the bottom it feeds on small invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Sanzo's goby?

The Sanzo's goby has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the Sanzo's goby live?

The Sanzo's goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.

How big does the Sanzo's goby get?

The Sanzo's goby grows to a maximum of about 12 cm.

Is the Sanzo's goby dangerous to humans?

No, the Sanzo's goby is harmless to humans.

Is the Sanzo's goby edible?

The Sanzo's goby is not usually eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Sanzo's grondel sourced
English name
Sanzo's goby verified
Scientific name
Lesueurigobius sanzi
Family
Gobiidae

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
12.3 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Yellow / gold inferred
Pattern
Spots inferred
Tail shape
Rounded inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thin inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
Two separate inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom sourced
Min depth (m)
47.0 verified
Max depth (m)
117.0 verified
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Solitary inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten sourced
Fishing method
Geen doelsoort voor de hengelsport; hooguit incidentele vangst of bruikbaar als aasvisje. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Lesueurigobius

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