Mainland's Goby
Psilogobius mainlandi
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 1 to 15 m
- Max size: 3.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small goby pairs with a burrowing alpheid shrimp on shallow reef flats, guarding the entrance while the shrimp digs and keeps the tunnel clear. Found in just a metre to fifteen metres of water, it watches for danger the near blind shrimp cannot.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Psilogobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282485.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mainland's Goby live?
- The Mainland's Goby (Psilogobius mainlandi) is typically found at 1 to 15 m.
- Is the Mainland's Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Mainland's Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mainland's Goby get?
- The Mainland's Goby grows to about 3.7 cm.