Deepreef Coralgudgeon
Calumia profunda
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–110 m
- Max size: 2.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny goby of outer reef slopes, the deepreef coralgudgeon ranges from about one metre down to 110 but usually stays below 30. At barely two centimetres it is easy to overlook among the reef structure where it lives.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Eleotridae › Calumia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278863.
FAQ
- How deep does the Deepreef Coralgudgeon live?
- The Deepreef Coralgudgeon (Calumia profunda) is typically found at 1–110 m.
- Is the Deepreef Coralgudgeon dangerous to divers?
- The Deepreef Coralgudgeon is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Deepreef Coralgudgeon get?
- The Deepreef Coralgudgeon grows to about 2.2 cm.