Where Does Panda Goby Live?
Paragobiodon echinocephalus
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Where to find Panda Goby
- Water type
- saltwater
- Depth
- Typically found in shallow reef environments, from 1 to 15 meters (3 to 50 feet).
- Environment
- Coral reefs, specifically associated with branching Pocillopora corals. They live commensally within the coral branches, using them for shelter, protection from predators, and as a foraging ground.
- Geographic range
- Widespread throughout the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa across to the Central Pacific, including Japan, Australia, and various Pacific islands.
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