Patch-Reef Goby
Coryphopterus tortugae
- Group: Goby
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
This goby settles in shallow sandy bays and patch reefs with clear water and gentle currents, often alongside the bridled goby. It is listed as vulnerable, a quieter note among the many small reef gobies.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Coryphopterus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 309494.
FAQ
- Is the Patch-Reef Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Patch-Reef Goby is harmless to divers.