The Pale silhouette goby (Silhouettea evanida) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The Pale silhouette goby is a small goby (Gobiidae) from shallow, often brackish coastal and estuarine water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 3 cm and has a slender, semi-translucent, brown-speckled body with fused pelvic fins forming a sucker. As a bottom-dweller it sits on sand and mud by weed, roots and a burrow and snaps at small invertebrates, algae and detritus. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pale silhouette goby?
The Pale silhouette goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Pale silhouette goby live?
The Pale silhouette goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Pale silhouette goby get?
The Pale silhouette goby grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Pale silhouette goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Pale silhouette goby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Silhouettea
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