Orange-Striped Goby
Amblygobius decussatus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 3–25 m
- Max size: 9.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This goby sifts mouthful after mouthful of sand to strain out small invertebrates and organic scraps on the muddy floor of inshore bays and lagoons. It shelters in a vertical, tube like burrow and lives from about three to twenty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Amblygobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278651.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orange-Striped Goby live?
- The Orange-Striped Goby (Amblygobius decussatus) is typically found at 3–25 m.
- Is the Orange-Striped Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Orange-Striped Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orange-Striped Goby get?
- The Orange-Striped Goby grows to about 9.5 cm.