Alotau Goby
Acentrogobius violarisi
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 15–18 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
This goby was found on a gentle mud slope pocked with burrows shared by many fishes and invertebrates. Fewer than ten individuals were seen, scattered along the lower section between about 15 and 18 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Acentrogobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1376175.
FAQ
- How deep does the Alotau Goby live?
- The Alotau Goby (Acentrogobius violarisi) is typically found at 15–18 m.
- Is the Alotau Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Alotau Goby is harmless to divers.