Pacific Goby
Callogobius sclateri
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 1–37 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small goby that hides in reef crevices and caves, usually under loose rubble and debris in shallow water down to about 37 metres. It rarely ventures into the open, which keeps it out of sight of most divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Callogobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219410.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Goby live?
- The Pacific Goby (Callogobius sclateri) is typically found at 1–37 m.
- Is the Pacific Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Goby get?
- The Pacific Goby grows to about 7 cm.