Goby
Yongeichthys criniger
- Group: Goby
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
A goby of shallow coastal mud and silty sand flats, it carries a potent toxin concentrated in its skin. The poison varies by place, with some fish strongly toxic and others harmless altogether, which makes it a risky catch to eat.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Yongeichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278114.
FAQ
- Is the Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Goby get?
- The Goby grows to about 15 cm.