Filamented Pygmy Sand-Goby
Grallenia lipi
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 8–20 m
- Max size: 1.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This pygmy sand goby keeps to flat, clean fine sand around isolated coral patches at about 15 metres, the same open bottom favoured by other sand dwellers. Unlike many small gobies it strikes up no partnership with other animals, simply living free on the sand.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Grallenia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398643.
FAQ
- How deep does the Filamented Pygmy Sand-Goby live?
- The Filamented Pygmy Sand-Goby (Grallenia lipi) is typically found at 8–20 m.
- Is the Filamented Pygmy Sand-Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Filamented Pygmy Sand-Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Filamented Pygmy Sand-Goby get?
- The Filamented Pygmy Sand-Goby grows to about 1.5 cm.