Fishing for Western tubenose goby

Proterorhinus semilunaris

The Western tubenose goby is a small bottom-dwelling fish native to freshwater and brackish habitats with sandy or muddy substrates. It typically reaches 2–3 inches in length and weighs less than 0.05 pounds. The species has a slender, mottled body and distinctive tubular nostrils, and it often exhibits secretive, benthic behavior among vegetation or stones. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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Western tubenose goby

Lake Superior (MN)

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