The Slender eel goby (Taenioides gracilis) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
The slender eel goby is an eel-like goby (Gobiidae) from muddy estuaries and tidal flats of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 25 cm and has a strongly elongate, pinkish, almost worm-like body with tiny, reduced eyes, a row of sharp teeth and confluent dorsal, tail and anal fins. As a burrowing bottom-dweller it lives in self-dug tunnels in soft mud and snaps at small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Slender eel goby?
The Slender eel goby has a snake-like body and is mainly pink-purple.
Where does the Slender eel goby live?
The Slender eel goby lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Slender eel goby get?
The Slender eel goby grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Slender eel goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Slender eel goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Slender eel goby edible?
Yes, the Slender eel goby is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Taenioides
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