Pelagic Goby
Sufflogobius bibarbatus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 0–340 m
- Max size: 17 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
An unusual goby of the cold Benguela waters, it gathers in shoals from the surface down to about 340 metres. Young fish drift near the surface while adults move deep, and the species feeds on phytoplankton and in turn feeds fish, penguins, cormorants and fur seals.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Sufflogobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219573.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pelagic Goby live?
- The Pelagic Goby (Sufflogobius bibarbatus) is typically found at 0–340 m.
- Is the Pelagic Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Pelagic Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pelagic Goby get?
- The Pelagic Goby grows to about 17 cm.