Cinta Goby
Tigrigobius redimiculus
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 3 to 8 m
- Max size: 1.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
This goby favours brightly lit surfaces of living brain coral or algae crusted coral remnants in shallow water between about 3 and 8 metres. It holds still until a diver is almost on top of it, then darts a short distance before returning to its spot, and a narrow range leaves it listed as Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Tigrigobius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 713732.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cinta Goby live?
- The Cinta Goby (Tigrigobius redimiculus) is typically found at 3 to 8 m.
- Is the Cinta Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Cinta Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cinta Goby get?
- The Cinta Goby grows to about 1.7 cm.