Yellowprow Goby
Elacatinus xanthiprora
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 7–26 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small Caribbean goby that lives inside tubular sponges, also turning up on coral reefs around 18 to 25 metres down. It tucks into the sponge cavity and rarely strays far from its host.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Elacatinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280625.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowprow Goby live?
- The Yellowprow Goby (Elacatinus xanthiprora) is typically found at 7–26 m.
- Is the Yellowprow Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowprow Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowprow Goby get?
- The Yellowprow Goby grows to about 4 cm.