Twinspot Goby
Signigobius biocellatus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 1 to 30 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Two dark eyespots on its dorsal fins give this little goby the look of a much larger, watchful face, a bluff against would be predators. It lives on sandy and silty lagoon floors, sifting mouthfuls of sand for tiny buried invertebrates. Pairs are monogamous and share a burrow.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Signigobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282790.
FAQ
- How deep does the Twinspot Goby live?
- The Twinspot Goby (Signigobius biocellatus) is typically found at 1 to 30 m.
- Is the Twinspot Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Twinspot Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Twinspot Goby get?
- The Twinspot Goby grows to about 10 cm.