Erythrops Goby
Bryaninops erythrops
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 2.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This goby lives directly on fire coral and other massive corals in shallow lagoons, between one and ten metres down. Like others of its genus it perches on the living coral surface as both home and hunting ground.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Bryaninops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219390.
FAQ
- How deep does the Erythrops Goby live?
- The Erythrops Goby (Bryaninops erythrops) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Erythrops Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Erythrops Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Erythrops Goby get?
- The Erythrops Goby grows to about 2.3 cm.