Norway Goby
Pomatoschistus norvegicus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 18–325 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The Norway goby lives well offshore over mud and coarse shell, ranging far deeper than most gobies, down past three hundred metres. It can interbreed with the closely related Lozano's goby where the two meet.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Pomatoschistus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126929.
FAQ
- How deep does the Norway Goby live?
- The Norway Goby (Pomatoschistus norvegicus) is typically found at 18–325 m.
- Is the Norway Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Norway Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Norway Goby get?
- The Norway Goby grows to about 8 cm.