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Yellow/Golden Goby - Lubricogobius exiguus This is a small specie, growing up to 3 cm in size. Usually found in pairs.<br />
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At a glance, it could be confused with Paragobiodon xanthosoma - Yellow Hairy/Bearded Goby but this  Lubricogobius exiguus is completely smooth bodied.<br />
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Its genus name is explained :<br />
Lubricogobius: Latin, lubricus = slipperiness, smoothness + Latin, gobius = gudgeon Anilao,Batangas,Geotagged,Goby,Golden Goby,Lubricogobius exiguus,Philippines,Spring,Yellow Goby Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Yellow/Golden Goby - Lubricogobius exiguus

This is a small specie, growing up to 3 cm in size. Usually found in pairs.

At a glance, it could be confused with Paragobiodon xanthosoma - Yellow Hairy/Bearded Goby but this Lubricogobius exiguus is completely smooth bodied.

Its genus name is explained :
Lubricogobius: Latin, lubricus = slipperiness, smoothness + Latin, gobius = gudgeon

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Lubricogobius exiguus is a small fish (max. 4 cm) member of Gobiidae family.

Similar species: Gobies And Allies
Species identified by Jivko Nakev
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Aug 9, 2016. Captured May 9, 2013 12:12 in Unnamed Road, Tingloy, Batangas, Philippines.
  • DSC-RX100
  • f/11.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO200
  • 37.1mm