Fishing for American freshwater goby

Ctenogobius shufeldti

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

Water type

Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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