Whitespotted Frillgoby
Bathygobius coalitus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A goby of clear coastal reef flats, it hugs the bottom in tidepools and tidal flats from the shoreline down to about 5 metres. White spots fleck its body, and like other frillgobies it can survive being stranded in a pool as the tide drops.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Bathygobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 209212.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitespotted Frillgoby live?
- The Whitespotted Frillgoby (Bathygobius coalitus) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Whitespotted Frillgoby dangerous to divers?
- The Whitespotted Frillgoby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitespotted Frillgoby get?
- The Whitespotted Frillgoby grows to about 10 cm.