Ornate Goby
Istigobius ornatus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A common goby of mangroves and silty rocky ground, the ornate goby ventures farther up estuaries than any of its relatives. Individuals scatter over small areas of bottom, picking small invertebrates from the sediment.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Istigobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219505.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ornate Goby live?
- The Ornate Goby (Istigobius ornatus) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Ornate Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Ornate Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ornate Goby get?
- The Ornate Goby grows to about 11 cm.