Silt Goby
Gobiosoma seminudum
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 0–14 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This little goby lives in shallow water down to about 14 metres, over mud or sand mixed with shell and rock, and in rocky or mangrove tide pools. Cryptic and small at around 7 centimetres, it stays close to whatever cover the bottom offers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Gobiosoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1021166.
FAQ
- How deep does the Silt Goby live?
- The Silt Goby (Gobiosoma seminudum) is typically found at 0–14 m.
- Is the Silt Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Silt Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Silt Goby get?
- The Silt Goby grows to about 7 cm.