Spotted Wriggler
Xenisthmus eirospilus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–35 m
- Max size: 1.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Barely the length of a fingernail, this tiny wriggler hides in sand patches and rubble among coral reefs, often in the surge zone where the water churns. It stays close to the bottom in shallow inshore reefs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Xenisthmidae › Xenisthmus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 388747.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Wriggler live?
- The Spotted Wriggler (Xenisthmus eirospilus) is typically found at 0–35 m.
- Is the Spotted Wriggler dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Wriggler is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Wriggler get?
- The Spotted Wriggler grows to about 1.8 cm.