Slender Goby
Gobius geniporus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: to 30 m
- Max size: 16.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The slender goby rests inshore on sand and mud near seagrass, where breeding males darken to a dusky shade. A small bottom fish of about 17 centimetres, it props itself up on fused pelvic fins that form a weak holdfast.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Gobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126891.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slender Goby live?
- The Slender Goby (Gobius geniporus) is typically found at to 30 m.
- Is the Slender Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Slender Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slender Goby get?
- The Slender Goby grows to about 16.5 cm.