Head And Tailspotted Coralgoby

Gobiodon heterospilos

Head And Tailspotted Coralgoby

A tiny coral goby that lives wedged among the branches of a coral colony, alone or in small groups on sheltered lagoon and coastal reefs. The partnership ties it to its host coral between about three and twenty metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Gobiodon

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 276927.

FAQ

How deep does the Head And Tailspotted Coralgoby live?
The Head And Tailspotted Coralgoby (Gobiodon heterospilos) is typically found at 3–20 m.
Is the Head And Tailspotted Coralgoby dangerous to divers?
The Head And Tailspotted Coralgoby is harmless to divers.
How big does the Head And Tailspotted Coralgoby get?
The Head And Tailspotted Coralgoby grows to about 6.6 cm.