Papuan Coralgudgeon

Calumia papuensis

Papuan Coralgudgeon

A tiny gudgeon barely three centimetres long, it tucks into caves and crevices on sheltered silty reefs close to shore in shallow water. Small and cryptic, it slips out of sight at the first sign of disturbance.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Eleotridae › Calumia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712854.

FAQ

How deep does the Papuan Coralgudgeon live?
The Papuan Coralgudgeon (Calumia papuensis) is typically found at 5–12 m.
How big does the Papuan Coralgudgeon get?
The Papuan Coralgudgeon grows to about 3.1 cm.