Red-Tailed Goby
Sicyopterus lagocephalus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This little goby lives in fast clear rainforest streams over rocky beds, yet it begins life at sea. Larvae hatch in saltwater and drift back to fresh water to grow, and on Reunion the returning young are caught during the few days they enter the rivers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Sicyopterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219562.
FAQ
- How deep does the Red-Tailed Goby live?
- The Red-Tailed Goby (Sicyopterus lagocephalus) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Red-Tailed Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Red-Tailed Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Red-Tailed Goby get?
- The Red-Tailed Goby grows to about 13 cm.