Panamic Redhead Goby
Elacatinus puncticulatus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 2–6 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small goby of shallow rocky reefs, it keeps close company with the slate pencil sea urchin. It works part time as a cleaner, picking parasites from other fish when they come by.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Elacatinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280620.
FAQ
- How deep does the Panamic Redhead Goby live?
- The Panamic Redhead Goby (Elacatinus puncticulatus) is typically found at 2–6 m.
- Is the Panamic Redhead Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Panamic Redhead Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Panamic Redhead Goby get?
- The Panamic Redhead Goby grows to about 5 cm.