Blueband Goby
Valenciennea strigata
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 1–25 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A monogamous goby of clear outer reefs, it pairs for life and hovers close to a shared burrow over sand and rubble. It feeds by taking mouthfuls of sand and sifting out small invertebrates, fish and eggs. Most live in the shallows, though some turn up as deep as 24 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Valenciennea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219599.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blueband Goby live?
- The Blueband Goby (Valenciennea strigata) is typically found at 1–25 m.
- Is the Blueband Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Blueband Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blueband Goby get?
- The Blueband Goby grows to about 18 cm.