The Seminole goby (Microgobius carri) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The Seminole goby is a small goby (Gobiidae) from coastal waters of the western Atlantic, off the southeastern United States. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a slender, pale body with an orange-yellow tinge and blue accents on the head. As a bottom-dweller it lives over sand and mud bottoms of bays and coastal water, where it shares a burrow with a shrimp, and snaps at small zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Seminole goby?
The Seminole goby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly yellow-gold.
Where does the Seminole goby live?
The Seminole goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Seminole goby get?
The Seminole goby grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Seminole goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Seminole goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Seminole goby edible?
Yes, the Seminole goby is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Microgobius
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