Diminutive Goby
Lebetus scorpioides
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 30–375 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A diminutive goby that haunts coarse coralline grounds, caves and shaded crevices in cool water. Despite its small size it hunts decapods, amphipods, worms and small bivalves among the rubble.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Lebetus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126903.
FAQ
- How deep does the Diminutive Goby live?
- The Diminutive Goby (Lebetus scorpioides) is typically found at 30–375 m.
- Is the Diminutive Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Diminutive Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Diminutive Goby get?
- The Diminutive Goby grows to about 4 cm.