Cryptic Bearded Goby
Barbuligobius boehlkei
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 1–15 m
- Max size: 2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This bearded goby lives over sand and rubble in surge channels and along exposed outer reef edges, from one to fifteen metres. It burrows into sand right beside coral or rock.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Barbuligobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219388.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cryptic Bearded Goby live?
- The Cryptic Bearded Goby (Barbuligobius boehlkei) is typically found at 1–15 m.
- Is the Cryptic Bearded Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Cryptic Bearded Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cryptic Bearded Goby get?
- The Cryptic Bearded Goby grows to about 2 cm.