Fries's Goby
Lesueurigobius friesii
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 10–130 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This goby burrows into muddy sand and mud across a wide depth band down to about 130 metres, often sharing its burrow with the Norway lobster. It feeds on worms, small crustaceans and mollusks, and lays its eggs down inside the burrow.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Lesueurigobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126904.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fries's Goby live?
- The Fries's Goby (Lesueurigobius friesii) is typically found at 10–130 m.
- Is the Fries's Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Fries's Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fries's Goby get?
- The Fries's Goby grows to about 13 cm.