Alfie's Goby
Gobiosoma alfiei
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 0 to 1 m
- Max size: 2.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It lives in shallow tide pools worn into calcareous rock, where sand and gravel collect and the edges are fringed with algal turf and a few corals. The pools link up through overflows and channels, giving this finger sized goby room to move as the tide shifts.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Gobiosoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1006918.
FAQ
- How deep does the Alfie's Goby live?
- The Alfie's Goby (Gobiosoma alfiei) is typically found at 0 to 1 m.
- Is the Alfie's Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Alfie's Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Alfie's Goby get?
- The Alfie's Goby grows to about 2.8 cm.