Steven's Goby
Gobius gasteveni
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 35–270 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An offshore goby of muddy sand and coarser deposits, Steven's goby lives close to the bottom across a wide depth band from about 35 down to 270 metres. Reaching only around 12 centimetres, it stays out of sight on open seabed far from shore.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Gobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126890.
FAQ
- How deep does the Steven's Goby live?
- The Steven's Goby (Gobius gasteveni) is typically found at 35–270 m.
- Is the Steven's Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Steven's Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Steven's Goby get?
- The Steven's Goby grows to about 12 cm.