Baldhead Siltgoby
Amblygobius calvatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–20 m
- Max size: 3.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
This goby lives on soft silt and mud in highly sheltered bays and lagoons, scattered as solitary individuals down to about 20 metres. It stays close to a muddy burrow and dives in whenever a diver drifts too near.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Amblygobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1376176.
FAQ
- How deep does the Baldhead Siltgoby live?
- The Baldhead Siltgoby (Amblygobius calvatus) is typically found at 10–20 m.
- Is the Baldhead Siltgoby dangerous to divers?
- The Baldhead Siltgoby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Baldhead Siltgoby get?
- The Baldhead Siltgoby grows to about 3.3 cm.