Robust Ribbongoby
Oxymetopon compressus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–40 m
- Max size: 24 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A ribbon shaped goby of deep mud slopes swept by strong currents, usually below fifteen metres, it hovers over the bottom singly or in pairs. The young form small groups that hang in midwater much like the dartfishes they resemble.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Microdesmidae › Oxymetopon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281958.
FAQ
- How deep does the Robust Ribbongoby live?
- The Robust Ribbongoby (Oxymetopon compressus) is typically found at 15–40 m.
- Is the Robust Ribbongoby dangerous to divers?
- The Robust Ribbongoby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Robust Ribbongoby get?
- The Robust Ribbongoby grows to about 24 cm.