Senegal Goby
Corcyrogobius pulcher
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 19–21 m
- For divers: safe
This small goby hides in horizontal cracks in rock, where the only known specimens were coaxed out with clove oil at 19 and 21 metres. Both were females, and the species is still known from just that pair off Senegal.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Corcyrogobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1455928.
FAQ
- How deep does the Senegal Goby live?
- The Senegal Goby (Corcyrogobius pulcher) is typically found at 19–21 m.
- Is the Senegal Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Senegal Goby is harmless to divers.