Large-headed Goby

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Millerigobius macrocephalus

Large-headed Goby, a reference photo
Photo: http://riblje-oko.hr · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The large-headed goby (Millerigobius macrocephalus) is a species of goby native to coastal waters of the Adriatic Sea, the Levant Sea, the western Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea where it occurs in lagoons and shallow inshore waters to about 4 metres (13 ft) in depth with stones to provide shelter. This species can reach a length of 4.3 centimetres (1.7 in) SL. It is currently the only known member of the genus Millerigobius.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Large-headed Goby being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Gobiiformes
Family
Gobiidae
Species
Millerigobius macrocephalus

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