Valencienna sexguttata, the chalk goby, sixspot goby or sleeper blue dot goby, is a species of goby native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It inhabits bays or lagoons in waters from 3 to 25 m (9.8 to 82.0 ft) with silt or sand substrates with rocks under which to burrow. It can reach 14 cm (5.5 in) in TL, and may be found in the aquarium trade.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Sixspot Glidergoby 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
- Genus
- Valenciennea
- Species
- Valenciennea sexguttata
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