Twostripe Goby
Valenciennea helsdingenii
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 1 to 45 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Usually seen as a faithful pair over silty sand and rubble, the twostripe goby builds and tends a burrow at the foot of coral and rocky dropoffs. It feeds by taking mouthfuls of sand and sifting out small burrowing animals.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Valenciennea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219594.
FAQ
- How deep does the Twostripe Goby live?
- The Twostripe Goby (Valenciennea helsdingenii) is typically found at 1 to 45 m.
- Is the Twostripe Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Twostripe Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Twostripe Goby get?
- The Twostripe Goby grows to about 25 cm.