The American freshwater goby is a small, elongated fish typically measuring 2-4 inches and weighing up to 0.1 pounds. It inhabits slow-moving rivers and streams with sandy or muddy substrates. Its diet consists mainly of small invertebrates. Known for its cryptic coloration, this goby exhibits a shy behavior, often hiding among aquatic vegetation and debris. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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American freshwater goby
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