Bryozoan Goby
Sueviota bryozophila
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 15–30 m
- Max size: 1.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
This goby lives bound to a single bryozoan colony, its colour pattern matching the host so closely that it nearly vanishes against it. It keeps a burrow within the folded recesses of the colony on black volcanic substrate between about 15 and 30 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Sueviota
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1043609.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bryozoan Goby live?
- The Bryozoan Goby (Sueviota bryozophila) is typically found at 15–30 m.
- Is the Bryozoan Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Bryozoan Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bryozoan Goby get?
- The Bryozoan Goby grows to about 1.3 cm.