Panther Goby
Barbulifer pantherinus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 0–32 m
- Max size: 5.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A cryptic little goby that spends its days hidden under rocks or wedged at the base of sponges and algae, reaching depths around 32 metres. At five centimetres it is far easier to miss than to spot.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Barbulifer
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279864.
FAQ
- How deep does the Panther Goby live?
- The Panther Goby (Barbulifer pantherinus) is typically found at 0–32 m.
- Is the Panther Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Panther Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Panther Goby get?
- The Panther Goby grows to about 5.2 cm.