Armour Eelgoby
Amblyotrypauchen arctocephalus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 13–183 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A burrowing eelgoby of soft muddy bottoms, recorded from shallow Vietnamese waters down to nearly 200 metres. Like others of its kind it has reduced eyes and a worm like body suited to life in the mud.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Amblyotrypauchen
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279575.
FAQ
- How deep does the Armour Eelgoby live?
- The Armour Eelgoby (Amblyotrypauchen arctocephalus) is typically found at 13–183 m.
- Is the Armour Eelgoby dangerous to divers?
- The Armour Eelgoby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Armour Eelgoby get?
- The Armour Eelgoby grows to about 15 cm.