Sixspot Goby

Valenciennea sexguttata

Sixspot Goby

A pale goby of silty lagoon and bay floors, it shares a burrow under the rocks with a lifelong partner. Pairs sift mouthfuls of sand for food, and the species sometimes gathers in loose aggregations across wide stretches of lagoon.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219598.

FAQ

How deep does the Sixspot Goby live?
The Sixspot Goby (Valenciennea sexguttata) is typically found at 3–25 m.
Is the Sixspot Goby dangerous to divers?
The Sixspot Goby is harmless to divers.
How big does the Sixspot Goby get?
The Sixspot Goby grows to about 14 cm.