Rufous Coralgoby
Gobiodon irregularis
- Group: Other
- Max size: 3.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A coral dwelling goby that tucks itself among the branches of living Acropora, it ranges widely across coral species on lower reef slopes and fore reef. Barely a few centimetres long, it rarely strays from the shelter of its host colony.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Gobiodon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 835068.
FAQ
- Is the Rufous Coralgoby dangerous to divers?
- The Rufous Coralgoby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rufous Coralgoby get?
- The Rufous Coralgoby grows to about 3.2 cm.