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Oyster goby (Arenigobius leftwichi)
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Oyster goby (Arenigobius leftwichi) specimen
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Gobiidae

Oyster goby

Arenigobius leftwichi

Camouflage melts into rubble and oyster beds

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Oceania
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

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.

Family
Gobiidae
Maximum length
4.6 cm
Water
Marine
Distribution
Southwestern Pacific: Australia and New Caledonia.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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