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Gobiosoma robustum
An overall brown body with the eyes placed on top of the head rather than the sides.
Found in the Gulf of Mexico in shallow waters in coral reefs or grass mats.
We seined up the fish in nets, put them in buckets with water so we could see them better. We put them in a tray for just a few seconds so we could take pictures, then they were returned safely to the ocean.
Spotted on Mar 12, 2013
Submitted on Mar 24, 2013
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Well there is a species of saltwater crocodile, but alligators have a hard time living in brackish water. We did see a few in fairly saline water, but that's only because they are in a drought down there and there is pretty much no freshwater left :/
crocodiles and alligators cannot survive in brackish waters?
cute indeed.
Yes! They aren't open ocean though, most don't get above 4 inches. They are common in coastal waters like estuaries, tidal pools, coral reefs, and are common in brackish water too. Neat little guys!
so these are salt water fish?