Burrow Splitfin Goby
Psilotris laetarii
- Group: Goby
- Max size: 2.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
Found among back reef rubble and sand, this small goby lives in and around the burrows of yellowhead jawfish. It turns up reliably from April to November, the same months the jawfish are out in numbers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Psilotris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1376264.
FAQ
- Is the Burrow Splitfin Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Burrow Splitfin Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Burrow Splitfin Goby get?
- The Burrow Splitfin Goby grows to about 2.3 cm.