Redhead Goby
Paragobiodon echinocephalus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: to 47 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This tiny goby lives only among the branches of Stylophora coral, pairing for life within a single colony. Found from one to ten metres on lagoon and seaward reefs, a male and female share the shelter of their coral home.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Paragobiodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219535.
FAQ
- How deep does the Redhead Goby live?
- The Redhead Goby (Paragobiodon echinocephalus) is typically found at to 47 m.
- Is the Redhead Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Redhead Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Redhead Goby get?
- The Redhead Goby grows to about 4 cm.