Tiny Goby
Lubricogobius nanus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 8 to 13 m
- Max size: 1.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A goby of soft mud slopes, this species hides inside dead bivalve shells or among the algae and sponge growing over bottom debris. The few known specimens came from a gentle 20 degree slope between about 8 and 13 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Lubricogobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1006901.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tiny Goby live?
- The Tiny Goby (Lubricogobius nanus) is typically found at 8 to 13 m.
- Is the Tiny Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Tiny Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tiny Goby get?
- The Tiny Goby grows to about 1.1 cm.