Freckled Goby
Amblygobius stethophthalmus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 1 to 14 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small goby of estuaries and lagoons over shallow sand and rubble, usually alone or in pairs, reaching about nine centimetres. It works the bottom in just a few metres of water, sifting the sediment for small prey.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Amblygobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278657.
FAQ
- How deep does the Freckled Goby live?
- The Freckled Goby (Amblygobius stethophthalmus) is typically found at 1 to 14 m.
- Is the Freckled Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Freckled Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Freckled Goby get?
- The Freckled Goby grows to about 8.5 cm.