The Eastern gobbleguts (Vincentia badia) is a saltwater fish of the family Apogonidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The Eastern gobbleguts is a cardinalfish (Apogonidae) from shallow reef and coastal water of southern Australia. The species grows to about 12 cm and has a stocky, often semi-translucent body with large eyes and two dorsal fins. As a nocturnal fish it shelters by day in crevices, caves and under overhanging reef and hunts small zooplankton and small crustaceans by night. The male broods the eggs in his mouth. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Eastern gobbleguts?
The Eastern gobbleguts has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Eastern gobbleguts live?
The Eastern gobbleguts lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Eastern gobbleguts get?
The Eastern gobbleguts grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Eastern gobbleguts dangerous to humans?
No, the Eastern gobbleguts is harmless to humans.
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