Lau Goby
Grallenia lauensis
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 30–35 m
- Max size: 1.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This goby lives on broad gentle slopes of clean white sand between about 30 and 35 metres, in channel passes that funnel strong currents from outer reef to inner lagoon. It is built for that flushed, high exchange water, holding its place on the open sand.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Grallenia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1042788.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lau Goby live?
- The Lau Goby (Grallenia lauensis) is typically found at 30–35 m.
- Is the Lau Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Lau Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lau Goby get?
- The Lau Goby grows to about 1.6 cm.