Rufous Coralgoby

Gobiodon irregularis

Rufous Coralgoby

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.