Cryptocentroides gobioides, the crested oystergoby, is a species of goby native to eastern Australia. Often found in estuaries and brackish waters, in muddy situations at depths of from 1 to 10 metres (3.3 to 32.8 ft). This species can reach a length of 12 centimetres (4.7 in). A small dark fish, with some red, blue bands or spots. There is a pronounced dorsal ridge of the fish, and the head has a bulbous appearance.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Crested Oystergoby 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
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Gobiiformes
- Family
- Gobiidae
- Genus
- Cryptocentroides
- Species
- Cryptocentroides gobioides
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