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Lobed goby (Lobulogobius morrigu) — Gobiidae

Lobed goby

Lobulogobius morrigu
Family: Gobiidae

The Lobed goby (Lobulogobius morrigu) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 3 cm.

Length
3.1 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
28–72 m
Diet
Carnivore
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like)
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom
Danger
Harmless
Range
Oceania: Australia, Indonesia

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Description

The lobed goby is a small goby (Gobiidae) from deeper sand and mud water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 4 cm and has a slender, pale body with lobed fins and fused pelvic fins forming a sucker. As a bottom-dweller of soft bottoms it sits by a burrow and snaps at small invertebrates, worms and zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Lobed goby?

The Lobed goby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly white.

Where does the Lobed goby live?

The Lobed goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Oceania: Australia, Indonesia

How big does the Lobed goby get?

The Lobed goby grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.

Is the Lobed goby dangerous to humans?

No, the Lobed goby is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.

More photos

Lobed goby (Lobulogobius morrigu) — Gobiidae — 2
iNaturalist ((c) Lily Yeung, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
Lobed goby (Lobulogobius morrigu) — Gobiidae — 3
iNaturalist ((c) Francesco Ricciardi, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))

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All data

Identification

English name
Lobed goby sourced
Scientific name
Lobulogobius morrigu
Family
Gobiidae
Other names
Eyebar coralgoby; Eye-bar coral-goby; Seapen goby; Eyebar coral goby verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
3.1 verified
Body shape
Elongated (eel-like) sourced
Dominant colour
White
Tail shape
Rounded

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom sourced
Min depth (m)
28 verified
Max depth (m)
72 verified
Natural range
Oceania: Australia, Indonesia sourced
Origin
Native

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore
Diet (detail)
Small fishes, crustaceans and invertebrates
Territorial
No
Reproduction
Separate sexes
Sexual dimorphism
No
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known.

For anglers

Fishing method
Small in size and barely an angling target; mostly caught incidentally or as baitfish.
Regulations source

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified
First aid
This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status. verified

Status & sources

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

Same genus Lobulogobius

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