Whitebarred Goby
Amblygobius phalaena
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: to 52 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A goby of coastal reefs and lagoons, it sifts mouthfuls of sand on the rubble margins of algal reefs and spits the grit out through its gills, keeping the small invertebrates, algae and organic scraps. Pairs stay monogamous and spawn together on a semilunar rhythm.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Amblygobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278655.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitebarred Goby live?
- The Whitebarred Goby (Amblygobius phalaena) is typically found at to 52 m.
- Is the Whitebarred Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Whitebarred Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Whitebarred Goby get?
- The Whitebarred Goby grows to about 15 cm.