Poison Goby
Gobiodon citrinus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 6.6 cm
- For divers: caution
- IUCN status: LC
Living wedged among the branches of Acropora corals, this little goby defends itself by oozing toxic mucus that puts predators off eating it. It feeds on small invertebrates and zooplankton, alone or in pairs, down to about twenty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Gobiodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219479.
FAQ
- How deep does the Poison Goby live?
- The Poison Goby (Gobiodon citrinus) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Poison Goby dangerous to divers?
- Divers should approach the Poison Goby with care.
- How big does the Poison Goby get?
- The Poison Goby grows to about 6.6 cm.