Decorated Goby
Istigobius decoratus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 1–25 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A common little goby that hovers over coralline sand on clear lagoon and seaward reefs, usually seen alone. It reaches about thirteen centimetres and stays in shallow water down to roughly twenty five metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Istigobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219504.
FAQ
- How deep does the Decorated Goby live?
- The Decorated Goby (Istigobius decoratus) is typically found at 1–25 m.
- Is the Decorated Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Decorated Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Decorated Goby get?
- The Decorated Goby grows to about 13 cm.