Bearded Goby
Barbulifer ceuthoecus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny rubble dweller barely longer than a fingernail, this goby hangs around the water's edge and the clear shallows of coral reefs. It keeps to the bottom and tops out around three centimetres, so divers rarely notice it without looking closely.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Barbulifer
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279862.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bearded Goby live?
- The Bearded Goby (Barbulifer ceuthoecus) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Bearded Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Bearded Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bearded Goby get?
- The Bearded Goby grows to about 3 cm.