Marbled Goby
Pomatoschistus marmoratus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 20–70 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The marbled goby settles on sand close inshore and pushes into brackish lagoons and salty pools that ordinary fish avoid. It picks small crustaceans and midge larvae from the bottom down to about seventy metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Pomatoschistus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126926.
FAQ
- How deep does the Marbled Goby live?
- The Marbled Goby (Pomatoschistus marmoratus) is typically found at 20–70 m.
- Is the Marbled Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Marbled Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Marbled Goby get?
- The Marbled Goby grows to about 8 cm.