Sleepy Goby

Psammogobius biocellatus

Sleepy Goby

A small goby of intertidal flats, estuaries and lagoons, the sleepy goby is common in mangroves and sometimes runs up the lower reaches of coastal streams. It grows to about twenty centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Psammogobius

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279206.

FAQ

How deep does the Sleepy Goby live?
The Sleepy Goby (Psammogobius biocellatus) is typically found at 0–3 m.
Is the Sleepy Goby dangerous to divers?
The Sleepy Goby is harmless to divers.
How big does the Sleepy Goby get?
The Sleepy Goby grows to about 19.8 cm.