Shadow
goby
Acentrogobius nebulosus
Family Gobiidae
updated Sep 2020
Where
seen? This little goby is commonly seen on many of our shores including
mangroves, muddy bottoms near reefs, sandy pools and among coral rubble.
On some shores, almost every pool has one! Sometimes, several are seen together. Its previous name was Yongeichthys
nebulosus.
Features: Up to about 18cm, those
seen from 4-6cm. It has large eyes and three large dark brown blotches
on the sides of the body (not easily seen from the top). |
Sometimes several seen together.
Changi, Jul 15 |
Changi, Jul 06 |
| Tough little goby: It seems
to be able to withstand heat and several are commonly seen in shallow
pools left behind at low tide.
It is poisonous to eat as it contains tetrodotoxin (the same toxin
found in pufferfishes)
in its flesh and internal organs. In some places, it is called the
Poisonous goby. |
| Shadow
gobies on Singapore shores |
| Other sightings on Singapore shores |
Pulau Ubin, Jul 17
Photo shared by Abel Yeo on facebook. |
Tuas, Jun 15
Photo shared by Marcus Ng on facebook. |
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Lazarus Island, Nov 20
Photo shared by Marcus Ng on facebook. |
Pulau Semakau, Jan 13
Photo shared by Marcus Ng on flickr. |
Beting Bemban Besar, May 11
Photo shared by Russel Low on facebook. |
Terumbu Pempang Tengah, May 11
Photo shared by Loh Kok Sheng on his
blog. |
Links
References
- Larson, Helen
K and Kelvin K. P. Lim. 2005. A
Guide to Gobies of Singapore. Singapore Science Centre.
164pp.
- Allen, Gerry,
2000. Marine
Fishes of South-East Asia: A Field Guide for Anglers and Divers.
Periplus Editions. 292 pp.
- Kuiter, Rudie
H. 2002. Guide
to Sea Fishes of Australia: A Comprehensive Reference for Divers
& Fishermen
New Holland Publishers. 434pp.
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