Akihito's Goby
Exyrias akihito
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 10–50 m
- Max size: 11.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A goby of clear water near coral reefs, it perches on sand and rubble bottoms down to about 50 metres, living alone. It grows to roughly 11 centimetres and carries the name of Japan's emperor Akihito, himself a keen ichthyologist.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Exyrias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279165.
FAQ
- How deep does the Akihito's Goby live?
- The Akihito's Goby (Exyrias akihito) is typically found at 10–50 m.
- Is the Akihito's Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Akihito's Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Akihito's Goby get?
- The Akihito's Goby grows to about 11.1 cm.