Where Does Stripe-backed Goby Live?

Stripe-backed Goby lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Stripe-backed Goby

Water type

brackish

Depth

Shallow waters, typically less than 2 meters.

Environment

Found in coastal estuaries, mangrove swamps, tidal creeks, and lower reaches of rivers where salinity fluctuates. Prefers areas with muddy or sandy substrates, often with leaf litter, roots, or submerged vegetation for cover. Can tolerate a wide range of salinities from freshwater to moderately brackish conditions.

Geographic range

Indo-West Pacific region, including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Its range extends north to southern China and Taiwan.

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