Eyebar Goby
Gnatholepis cauerensis
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 2–50 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A common sand dweller, the eyebar goby settles on open patches near rubble and coral from reef flats out to seaward slopes. It feeds on algae, detritus and small invertebrates, living alone or in little groups down to about 50 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Gnatholepis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219476.
FAQ
- How deep does the Eyebar Goby live?
- The Eyebar Goby (Gnatholepis cauerensis) is typically found at 2–50 m.
- Is the Eyebar Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Eyebar Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Eyebar Goby get?
- The Eyebar Goby grows to about 6 cm.