Blue Hana Goby
Ptereleotris hanae
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 3–50 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender goby that hovers just above coastal reef slopes, the blue hana goby ducks into a burrow at the first sign of danger. Pairs share the same shelter, a burrow dug by alpheid shrimps, and they pick zooplankton from the passing current.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Microdesmidae › Ptereleotris
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277122.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blue Hana Goby live?
- The Blue Hana Goby (Ptereleotris hanae) is typically found at 3–50 m.
- Is the Blue Hana Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Blue Hana Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blue Hana Goby get?
- The Blue Hana Goby grows to about 12 cm.