Tongareva Goby
Cabillus tongarevae
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 0–9 m
- Max size: 3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Found on the sandy floors of lagoons and seaward reefs down past nine metres, this little goby eats mantis shrimp and other small prey. Gut contents have even turned up a juvenile of its own kind, hinting it will eat its own when the chance comes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Cabillus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219396.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tongareva Goby live?
- The Tongareva Goby (Cabillus tongarevae) is typically found at 0–9 m.
- Is the Tongareva Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Tongareva Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tongareva Goby get?
- The Tongareva Goby grows to about 3 cm.