Zebra Goby
Lythrypnus zebra
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 0 to 97 m
- Max size: 5.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small, boldly barred goby of rocky reefs, it tucks into caves and crevices from the intertidal down to nearly a hundred metres. The male guards the eggs fastened to the roof of his shelter, and the species is a favourite for home aquariums.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Lythrypnus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281472.
FAQ
- How deep does the Zebra Goby live?
- The Zebra Goby (Lythrypnus zebra) is typically found at 0 to 97 m.
- Is the Zebra Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Zebra Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Zebra Goby get?
- The Zebra Goby grows to about 5.7 cm.