Snoutspot Goby
Amblygobius esakiae
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 2–15 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small goby of silty inner reef flats and muddy bottoms near mangroves, down to about fifteen metres, usually seen paired. It sifts mouthfuls of sand for tiny invertebrates and grows to around nine centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Amblygobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278652.
FAQ
- How deep does the Snoutspot Goby live?
- The Snoutspot Goby (Amblygobius esakiae) is typically found at 2–15 m.
- Is the Snoutspot Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Snoutspot Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Snoutspot Goby get?
- The Snoutspot Goby grows to about 8.5 cm.