Spotback Goby
Tigrigobius janssi
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 10–25 m
- Max size: 3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
It lives on reefs and rock outcrops ringed by open sand, somewhere between ten and twenty five metres. A small goby of about three centimetres, it sticks close to hard cover where it can dart out of sight.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Tigrigobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1012362.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotback Goby live?
- The Spotback Goby (Tigrigobius janssi) is typically found at 10–25 m.
- Is the Spotback Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Spotback Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotback Goby get?
- The Spotback Goby grows to about 3 cm.