Ward's Sleeper

Valenciennea wardii

Ward's Sleeper

A sleeper goby of sandy shallow lagoon reefs, it works deep silty slopes from about 15 metres down on coastal bays and inner reefs. These fish pair off and keep close company over the sand.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Valenciennea

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219596.

FAQ

How deep does the Ward's Sleeper live?
The Ward's Sleeper (Valenciennea wardii) is typically found at 5–88 m.
Is the Ward's Sleeper dangerous to divers?
The Ward's Sleeper is harmless to divers.
How big does the Ward's Sleeper get?
The Ward's Sleeper grows to about 15 cm.