Chequered Mangrove Goby
Mugilogobius mertoni
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small goby lives where rivers meet the sea, among mangroves and estuaries, and pushes well up into coastal freshwater streams. It grows to only a few centimetres and tolerates the swing from salt to fresh that comes with the tides.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Mugilogobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277356.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chequered Mangrove Goby live?
- The Chequered Mangrove Goby (Mugilogobius mertoni) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Chequered Mangrove Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Chequered Mangrove Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Chequered Mangrove Goby get?
- The Chequered Mangrove Goby grows to about 6 cm.