Sphinx Goby
Amblygobius sphynx
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 1 to 20 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This goby hovers just above sandy or sparse seagrass bottoms on sheltered reefs, darting into a burrow when threatened. Found alone or in pairs, it sifts mouthfuls of sand for small prey and grows to around eighteen centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Amblygobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219380.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sphinx Goby live?
- The Sphinx Goby (Amblygobius sphynx) is typically found at 1 to 20 m.
- Is the Sphinx Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Sphinx Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sphinx Goby get?
- The Sphinx Goby grows to about 18 cm.