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Gobiidae
Oyster goby
Arenigobius leftwichi
Camouflage melts into rubble and oyster beds
Arenigobius leftwichi, commonly known as the oyster goby, is a fish native to Australia and New Caledonia. It is found in areas of sand and rubble, as well as on oyster beds, at depths of between 3–15 metres (9.8–49.2 ft). It is camouflaged in these surroundings, easy to overlook.
- Class
- Teleosts
- Order
- Gobies and Allies
- Family
- Gobiidae
- Genus
- Arenigobius
- Maximum length
- 4.6 cm
- Water
- Marine
- Distribution
- Southwestern Pacific: Australia and New Caledonia.
- Conservation status
- LCLeast Concern

