The Sirajo goby (Sicydium plumieri) is a freshwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The Sirajo goby is a climbing goby (Gobiidae, Sicydiinae) from fast-flowing freshwater streams of islands and coasts of the Caribbean and western Atlantic. The species grows to about 12 cm and has a stocky body with fused pelvic fins forming a sucker, with which it climbs over stones and waterfalls. With a ring-shaped mouth it rasps algal film from rocks. The larvae wash to sea and return as juveniles into the river. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sirajo goby?
The Sirajo goby has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Sirajo goby live?
The Sirajo goby lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Sirajo goby get?
The Sirajo goby grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Sirajo goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Sirajo goby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Sicydium
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