Couch's Goby
Gobius couchi
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small goby of sheltered muddy sand, it tucks under stones close to shore and within the intertidal zone. It feeds on worms, small crustaceans, bivalves and algae, rarely straying below ten metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Gobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126887.
FAQ
- How deep does the Couch's Goby live?
- The Couch's Goby (Gobius couchi) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Couch's Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Couch's Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Couch's Goby get?
- The Couch's Goby grows to about 17 cm.