Kuna Goby
Coryphopterus kuna
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 10–30 m
- Max size: 1.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
An elusive sand goby of exposed sandbeds, this species lives far from reef in deeper water than most surveys reach, between about 10 and 30 metres. Plain coloured and easy to overlook among the usual sand dwellers, it remains poorly understood and is listed as Data Deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Coryphopterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276430.
FAQ
- How deep does the Kuna Goby live?
- The Kuna Goby (Coryphopterus kuna) is typically found at 10–30 m.
- Is the Kuna Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Kuna Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Kuna Goby get?
- The Kuna Goby grows to about 1.7 cm.