The Tiger goby (Tigrigobius macrodon) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The tiger goby is a small reef goby (Gobiidae) from the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 5 cm and has a pale body with dark crossbars and a row of spots, like a tiger pattern. As a bottom-dweller it lives among coral, sponges and crevices of shallow reefs and near sea urchins and picks small zooplankton and invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Tiger goby?
The Tiger goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly white and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Tiger goby live?
The Tiger goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Tiger goby get?
The Tiger goby grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Tiger goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Tiger goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Tiger goby edible?
Yes, the Tiger goby is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Tigrigobius
More from the family Gobiidae
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