Pygmaean Goby
Pomatoschistus nanus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 29–41 m
- Max size: 1.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This tiny Mediterranean goby gathers in groups of fifteen to twenty over coarse white sand where rocky reef bases meet the bottom. The school either rests on the sand or hovers ten to thirty centimetres above it, living between about 29 and 41 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Pomatoschistus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1165314.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pygmaean Goby live?
- The Pygmaean Goby (Pomatoschistus nanus) is typically found at 29–41 m.
- Is the Pygmaean Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Pygmaean Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pygmaean Goby get?
- The Pygmaean Goby grows to about 1.7 cm.