Grotto Goby
Speleogobius trigloides
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 8 to 25 m
- Max size: 1.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
True to its name, this goby prefers grottos, caves and other dark inshore habitats, resting on the bottom between about 8 and 25 metres. It is a small Mediterranean species, easy to miss in the gloom it favours.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Speleogobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 126936.
FAQ
- How deep does the Grotto Goby live?
- The Grotto Goby (Speleogobius trigloides) is typically found at 8 to 25 m.
- Is the Grotto Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Grotto Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Grotto Goby get?
- The Grotto Goby grows to about 1.8 cm.