Semiscaled Goby
Tigrigobius pallens
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 1.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small goby hides in shallow rock and coral bottoms and algae matted limestone canyons, down to about twenty metres. It tucks into recesses at the bases of coral heads and even into the burrows of a chiton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Tigrigobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1014946.
FAQ
- How deep does the Semiscaled Goby live?
- The Semiscaled Goby (Tigrigobius pallens) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Semiscaled Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Semiscaled Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Semiscaled Goby get?
- The Semiscaled Goby grows to about 1.9 cm.