Howson's Coralgoby
Gobiodon howsoni
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 12 m
- Max size: 2.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
It shelters deep among the dense branches of Acropora corals in lagoon reefs, favouring A. longicyanthus. So few have been studied that its status is undecided, but like other coral gobies it coats its skin in bitter mucus for protection.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Gobiodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1515922.
FAQ
- How deep does the Howson's Coralgoby live?
- The Howson's Coralgoby (Gobiodon howsoni) is typically found at to 12 m.
- Is the Howson's Coralgoby dangerous to divers?
- The Howson's Coralgoby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Howson's Coralgoby get?
- The Howson's Coralgoby grows to about 2.7 cm.