The Blackbody coral goby (Paragobiodon melanosomus) is a fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 6 cm.
Description
The Blackbody coral goby is a goby (Gobiidae) from shallow coastal and reef water of the coral reefs of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 6 cm and has a stocky body with pelvic fins fused into a sucker with which it holds on. As a bottom-dweller it lives sheltered among coral branches, stones or in small burrows and snaps at small crustaceans, worms and plankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blackbody coral goby?
The Blackbody coral goby is mainly brown.
Where does the Blackbody coral goby live?
The Blackbody coral goby is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Blackbody coral goby get?
The Blackbody coral goby grows to a maximum of about 6 cm.
Is the Blackbody coral goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Blackbody coral goby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Paragobiodon
More from the family Gobiidae
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