Needlespine Coral Goby
Gobiodon acicularis
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: to 10 m
- Max size: 3.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
This coral goby lives wedged among the branches of hard corals such as Echinopora and Hydnophora, tucked into coral enclosed pockets near eelgrass flats. At about four centimetres it rarely leaves the shelter of its colony, and is listed as near threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Gobiodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276921.
FAQ
- How deep does the Needlespine Coral Goby live?
- The Needlespine Coral Goby (Gobiodon acicularis) is typically found at to 10 m.
- Is the Needlespine Coral Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Needlespine Coral Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Needlespine Coral Goby get?
- The Needlespine Coral Goby grows to about 3.9 cm.