Caucasian Dwarf Goby
Knipowitschia caucasica
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A hardy dwarf goby that thrives anywhere from fresh water to brine far saltier than the sea, it lives in weedy shallows of lakes, estuaries, and lagoons. It feeds on small crustaceans and insect larvae, lives under two years, and the male defends eggs glued to the roof of a sheltered cavity.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Knipowitschia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126899.
FAQ
- How deep does the Caucasian Dwarf Goby live?
- The Caucasian Dwarf Goby (Knipowitschia caucasica) is typically found at 0–2 m.
- Is the Caucasian Dwarf Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Caucasian Dwarf Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Caucasian Dwarf Goby get?
- The Caucasian Dwarf Goby grows to about 5 cm.