Naked Hover Goby
Parioglossus nudus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 5–37 m
- Max size: 2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny goby just two centimetres long, it hovers in small groups over coastal reefs, often mingling with dwarfgobies in large caves or below overhangs. It hangs in the water column rather than resting on the bottom like most of its relatives.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Microdesmidae › Parioglossus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278754.
FAQ
- How deep does the Naked Hover Goby live?
- The Naked Hover Goby (Parioglossus nudus) is typically found at 5–37 m.
- Is the Naked Hover Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Naked Hover Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Naked Hover Goby get?
- The Naked Hover Goby grows to about 2 cm.