Russet Coral Goby
Gobiodon cobenjaminsis
- Group: Goby
- Max size: 1.9 cm
- For divers: safe
This coral goby lives within the branches of a single Acropora coral, sheltering there for life. Like its relatives it secretes a toxic skin mucus that keeps predators at bay.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Gobiodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1830811.
FAQ
- Is the Russet Coral Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Russet Coral Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Russet Coral Goby get?
- The Russet Coral Goby grows to about 1.9 cm.