Papuan Coralgudgeon
Calumia papuensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–12 m
- Max size: 3.1 cm
- IUCN status: NT
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.