Barrel-Sponge Ghostgoby
Pleurosicya labiata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 17–35 m
- Max size: 3.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small ghost goby that perches on barrel sponges along coastal slopes, usually between ten and thirty metres. It often gathers in groups on a single sponge, its pale body matching the surface it clings to.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Pleurosicya
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278440.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barrel-Sponge Ghostgoby live?
- The Barrel-Sponge Ghostgoby (Pleurosicya labiata) is typically found at 17–35 m.
- Is the Barrel-Sponge Ghostgoby dangerous to divers?
- The Barrel-Sponge Ghostgoby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barrel-Sponge Ghostgoby get?
- The Barrel-Sponge Ghostgoby grows to about 3.5 cm.