Yellow-Green Goby
Priolepis aureoviridis
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 6–20 m
- Max size: 6.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A secretive little goby of shallow seaward reefs, it tucks into crevices and shaded spots rather than crossing open reef. It sits on the bottom between roughly six and twenty metres and stays out of plain view.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Priolepis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276762.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow-Green Goby live?
- The Yellow-Green Goby (Priolepis aureoviridis) is typically found at 6–20 m.
- Is the Yellow-Green Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow-Green Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellow-Green Goby get?
- The Yellow-Green Goby grows to about 6.4 cm.