Black-Spotted Goby
Istigobius nigroocellatus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 2–10 m
- Max size: 6.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This little goby works the silty sand flats of shallow coastal water, rarely deeper than ten metres. At seven centimetres it stays close to the bottom, darting between sheltered patches rather than crossing open ground.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Istigobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278037.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black-Spotted Goby live?
- The Black-Spotted Goby (Istigobius nigroocellatus) is typically found at 2–10 m.
- Is the Black-Spotted Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Black-Spotted Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black-Spotted Goby get?
- The Black-Spotted Goby grows to about 6.5 cm.