Triplespot Goby
Oplopomus caninoides
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 1–66 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A goby of coastal sand and mud flats, it settles into the deeper parts of estuaries and coastal bays down to around 20 metres. Like other shrimp associated gobies it keeps to soft open bottoms where it can bolt for cover.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Oplopomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277728.
FAQ
- How deep does the Triplespot Goby live?
- The Triplespot Goby (Oplopomus caninoides) is typically found at 1–66 m.
- Is the Triplespot Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Triplespot Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Triplespot Goby get?
- The Triplespot Goby grows to about 7.5 cm.