Yellowfin Goby
Acanthogobius flavimanus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 1 to 6 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A hardy goby of muddy bays and estuaries, it tolerates a wide range of conditions and sometimes runs up into rivers. It spawns in winter and early spring, laying eggs in Y shaped burrows, and has long been used in Chinese medicine.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Acanthogobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279475.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowfin Goby live?
- The Yellowfin Goby (Acanthogobius flavimanus) is typically found at 1 to 6 m.
- Is the Yellowfin Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowfin Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowfin Goby get?
- The Yellowfin Goby grows to about 30 cm.