The Convoy goby (Lythrypnus phorellus) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 2 cm.
Description
The Convoy goby is a tiny goby (Gobiidae) from shallow reef and rocky water of the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 3 cm and has a stocky, often brightly red or yellow striped body with fused pelvic fins forming a small sucker. As a cryptic bottom-dweller it sits among coral, sponges, stones and crevices and snaps at minute zooplankton and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Convoy goby?
The Convoy goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly red-orange and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Convoy goby live?
The Convoy goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Convoy goby get?
The Convoy goby grows to a maximum of about 2 cm.
Is the Convoy goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Convoy goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Convoy goby edible?
Yes, the Convoy goby is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Lythrypnus
More from the family Gobiidae
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