Barebreast Goby
Silhouettea sibayi
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
An endangered little goby that buries itself in shallow sandy bottoms, leaving only enough exposed to watch for prey. It raises its first dorsal fin in display, possibly waving it as a lure, in littoral sand down to about 20 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Silhouettea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219565.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barebreast Goby live?
- The Barebreast Goby (Silhouettea sibayi) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Barebreast Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Barebreast Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barebreast Goby get?
- The Barebreast Goby grows to about 4 cm.