Seapen Goby
Lobulogobius morrigu
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 28–72 m
- Max size: 3.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This tiny goby lives as a lodger on sea pens and the hollow branches of gorgonian corals, clinging to its host on the deeper bottom between roughly twenty eight and seventy metres. It rarely strays from the animal it calls home.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Lobulogobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281381.
FAQ
- How deep does the Seapen Goby live?
- The Seapen Goby (Lobulogobius morrigu) is typically found at 28–72 m.
- Is the Seapen Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Seapen Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Seapen Goby get?
- The Seapen Goby grows to about 3.1 cm.