Spotlight Goby
Elacatinus louisae
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 13–45 m
- Max size: 3.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small goby lives deep on reefs from about thirteen to forty five metres, perching on tube sponges where it rarely strays far. At only four centimetres it is easy to overlook among the sponge surface where it rests.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Elacatinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280612.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotlight Goby live?
- The Spotlight Goby (Elacatinus louisae) is typically found at 13–45 m.
- Is the Spotlight Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Spotlight Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotlight Goby get?
- The Spotlight Goby grows to about 3.8 cm.