Chinese Zebra Goby
Ptereleotris zebra
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 2–31 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This little goby hovers in small to large schools over hard bottoms on exposed seaward reefs, snapping at drifting zooplankton. Many crowd into the same burrow or crevice for shelter, diving in together when current or danger pushes through.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Microdesmidae › Ptereleotris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219618.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chinese Zebra Goby live?
- The Chinese Zebra Goby (Ptereleotris zebra) is typically found at 2–31 m.
- Is the Chinese Zebra Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Chinese Zebra Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Chinese Zebra Goby get?
- The Chinese Zebra Goby grows to about 12 cm.