Splechtna's Goby
Marcelogobius splechtnai
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 5–56 m
- Max size: 2.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This goby hides inside small submerged caves with fine sediment floors, from five to fifty six metres, and can gather in surprising numbers where the habitat suits it. It usually rests just in front of its hole, ready to dart back inside.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Marcelogobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1780398.
FAQ
- How deep does the Splechtna's Goby live?
- The Splechtna's Goby (Marcelogobius splechtnai) is typically found at 5–56 m.
- Is the Splechtna's Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Splechtna's Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Splechtna's Goby get?
- The Splechtna's Goby grows to about 2.3 cm.