The Annandale's ghostgoby (Pleurosicya annandalei) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The Annandale's ghostgoby is a tiny coral goby (Gobiidae) from shallow coral-reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to only about 3 cm and has a slender, semi-translucent body with pelvic fins fused into a sucker. As a commensal it lives on individual corals, sponges or shells to which it clings and snaps at small plankton and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Annandale's ghostgoby?
The Annandale's ghostgoby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly white.
Where does the Annandale's ghostgoby live?
The Annandale's ghostgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Annandale's ghostgoby get?
The Annandale's ghostgoby grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Annandale's ghostgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Annandale's ghostgoby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Pleurosicya
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