The Scalynape goby (Oxyurichthys auchenolepis) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
The Scalynape goby is a goby (Gobiidae) from shallow coastal, estuarine and reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a slender body with pelvic fins fused into a sucker with which it holds onto the bottom. As a bottom-dweller it digs or occupies burrows in soft sediment and snaps at small crustaceans, worms and algae. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Scalynape goby?
The Scalynape goby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Scalynape goby live?
The Scalynape goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Scalynape goby get?
The Scalynape goby grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Scalynape goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Scalynape goby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Oxyurichthys
More from the family Gobiidae
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