Freckled Wriggler
Xenisthmus balius
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–17 m
- Max size: 2.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny, freckled fish only a few centimetres long, it lives on sand and rubble among patches of dead coral and at the foot of reef drop offs. Like others in its group it wriggles into the bottom and stays close to cover, easy to overlook on a dive.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Xenisthmidae › Xenisthmus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277958.
FAQ
- How deep does the Freckled Wriggler live?
- The Freckled Wriggler (Xenisthmus balius) is typically found at 2–17 m.
- Is the Freckled Wriggler dangerous to divers?
- The Freckled Wriggler is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Freckled Wriggler get?
- The Freckled Wriggler grows to about 2.6 cm.