The Longfinned sleeper goby (Valenciennea longipinnis) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 18 cm.
Description
The longfinned sleeper goby is a goby (Gobiidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 18 cm and has an elongate, light-grey body with blue and orange lines and spots and an elongate dorsal fin. As a bottom-dweller it lives in pairs on sand and rubble bottoms of shallow reefs, digs burrows under stones and sifts mouthfuls of sand, filtering out small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Longfinned sleeper goby?
The Longfinned sleeper goby has an elongate, eel-like body.
Where does the Longfinned sleeper goby live?
The Longfinned sleeper goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Longfinned sleeper goby get?
The Longfinned sleeper goby grows to a maximum of about 18 cm.
Is the Longfinned sleeper goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Longfinned sleeper goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Longfinned sleeper goby edible?
Yes, the Longfinned sleeper goby is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Valenciennea
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