Buan Goby
Amblygobius buanensis
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This goby hovers just above silty tidal flats near mangroves and seagrass beds, picking small invertebrates and organic matter from the bottom. It keeps to sheltered inner waters no deeper than fifteen metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Amblygobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278649.
FAQ
- How deep does the Buan Goby live?
- The Buan Goby (Amblygobius buanensis) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- Is the Buan Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Buan Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Buan Goby get?
- The Buan Goby grows to about 7.5 cm.