Emerald Coral Goby
Paragobiodon xanthosoma
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: to 70 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This emerald coral goby lives only among the branches of Seriatopora coral, almost always in pairs. The pair stays together for life, sheltered deep within the bushy stems of its single coral head.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Paragobiodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219539.
FAQ
- How deep does the Emerald Coral Goby live?
- The Emerald Coral Goby (Paragobiodon xanthosoma) is typically found at to 70 m.
- Is the Emerald Coral Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Emerald Coral Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Emerald Coral Goby get?
- The Emerald Coral Goby grows to about 4 cm.