The Rebecca eel goby (Odontamblyopus rebecca) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
The Rebecca eel goby is a worm goby (Oxudercidae) from muddy tidal flats and estuaries of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 20 cm and has an elongate, eel-like, red-brown to purple body with strongly reduced eyes and confluent fins. As a burrowing bottom-dweller it lives in tunnels in soft mud and snaps at small crustaceans, worms and organic matter. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Rebecca eel goby?
The Rebecca eel goby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly pink-purple.
Where does the Rebecca eel goby live?
The Rebecca eel goby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Rebecca eel goby get?
The Rebecca eel goby grows to a maximum of about 14 cm.
Is the Rebecca eel goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Rebecca eel goby is harmless to humans.
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