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Gobiopsis macrostoma

Longjaw Goby Did you see this animal?

Scientific Name : Gobiopsis macrostoma
Family : Gobiidae
Order : Gobiiformes
Class : Actinopterygii
Phylum : Chordata
Other Name : Longjaw gobi,
Habitat : Mud and rocky bottom of coastal waters,estuaries,tidal rivers.
 
Description : Longjaw Goby is characterized by pale grey body color with irregular brown blotches on cheek.Barbels are present anteriorly and caudal fin is rounded with diffused blackish bar.
 
Distribution in Bangladesh
References:
description written by: Hajbun Tasnim Preety, Department of Zoology,Universityof Dhaka; Information sources: www.fishbase.in, Encyclopedia of flora and fauna of Bangladesh(volume 23).photo credit and copyright:Hasan, Mohammad Eusuf([email protected]),www.fishbase.se. more information please contact with us.