Star-Spangled Goby
Kelloggella avaiki
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 2.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
Living in the lower intertidal zone, this goby squeezes into water filled crevices in wave battered reef pavement. It can be packed in tightly, with five to ten individuals crowding every square metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Kelloggella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1385272.
FAQ
- How deep does the Star-Spangled Goby live?
- The Star-Spangled Goby (Kelloggella avaiki) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Star-Spangled Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Star-Spangled Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Star-Spangled Goby get?
- The Star-Spangled Goby grows to about 2.1 cm.