The Java goby (Pseudogobius javanicus) is a fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The Java goby is a small goby (Gobiidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to only a few centimetres and has a stocky, sand-coloured body with a marbled pattern and, like other gobies, fused pelvic fins forming a sucking disc. It inhabits mud and sand bottoms of estuaries, mangroves, intertidal areas and brackish coastal waters. On the bottom it forages on detritus, diatoms and small invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Java goby?
The Java goby is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Java goby live?
The Java goby is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Java goby get?
The Java goby grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Java goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Java goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Java goby edible?
The Java goby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Pseudogobius
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