Bay Goby

Lepidogobius lepidus, the bay goby or finescale goby, is a noticeably resilient and adaptable species of goby, native to the Pacific coast of North America from British Columbia, Canada to Baja California, Mexico where it can be found on muddy substrates from the intertidal zone to about 200 metres (660 ft). This species grows to a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) TL. This species is the only extant member of its genus, Lepidogobius. They can flourish in various kinds of habitats, including brackish waters that have fluctuating salinities. The bay goby has a flattened body, and a distinctive head shape which allows it to seamlessly blend into its surroundings.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Bay 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.

Easily confused with

• Microgobius gulosus
• Neogobius fluviatilis
• Ctenogobius boleosoma

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Gobiiformes

Family

Oxudercidae

Genus

Lepidogobius

Species

Lepidogobius lepidus

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