Tiger Goby
Tigrigobius macrodon
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 0–7 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny goby of rock faces and tide pools, it tucks under red algae and clings to pilings and the surfaces of large sponges. At around five centimetres it stays close to the shelter of the shallow rocky shore.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Tigrigobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1016103.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tiger Goby live?
- The Tiger Goby (Tigrigobius macrodon) is typically found at 0–7 m.
- Is the Tiger Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Tiger Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tiger Goby get?
- The Tiger Goby grows to about 5 cm.