The Fan reefgoby (Priolepis psygmophilia) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The Fan reefgoby is a goby (Gobiidae) from shallow coastal, reef and estuarine water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 5 cm and has a stocky body with pelvic fins fused into a sucker with which it holds on. As a bottom-dweller it shelters among coral, 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 Fan reefgoby?
The Fan reefgoby has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Fan reefgoby live?
The Fan reefgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Fan reefgoby get?
The Fan reefgoby grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Fan reefgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Fan reefgoby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Priolepis
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