The Marble Goby is a large, solitary, slow-moving fish which rests undisturbed on the bottom of quiet streams, canals and lakes. It rarely moves, even when disturbed. It preys on other fish, which are oblivious to its presence.
It is best identified in the field by the large head, the symmetrical patterning on the dorsal surface and by the rounded, outstretched pectoral fins. This specimen is well camouflaged at the bottom of a shallow stream.
Know to millions of Southeast Asians as 'Soon Hock', it is considered good eating and is to be found in the live tanks of Chinese restaurants.
The Marbled Goby occurs in many parts of Southeast Asia including Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
A Hope For Jasper
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little scarry , :D
ReplyDeletevery nice post...we have this at home too...we also have plenty of this in the philippines...we called it janitor fish....:)
ReplyDeleteVery nice post thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletenope, not at all frightening, very harmless, camouflage sand look, good fish, i am keeping a pair about 12inches, hope to keep it a grow this monster up :)
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