Pearl Goby
Istigobius spence
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 1–12 m
- Max size: 7.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small goby of turbid coastal water near river mouths, it lives from the shallows down to around 12 metres. Like other members of its genus it keeps to soft bottoms where it can dart for cover.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Istigobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219506.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pearl Goby live?
- The Pearl Goby (Istigobius spence) is typically found at 1–12 m.
- Is the Pearl Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Pearl Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pearl Goby get?
- The Pearl Goby grows to about 7.9 cm.