Hole Goby
Oplopomops diacanthus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 3–20 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This goby settles on pale sand patches and fine rubble flats next to the reef down to about ten metres, often lying half buried in the sediment. It reaches about eight centimetres and may or may not share invertebrate burrows.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Oplopomops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278262.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hole Goby live?
- The Hole Goby (Oplopomops diacanthus) is typically found at 3–20 m.
- Is the Hole Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Hole Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hole Goby get?
- The Hole Goby grows to about 7.5 cm.