Where Does Cobalt Goby Live?

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

Where to find Cobalt Goby

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow, clear, fast-flowing sections of streams and rivers, usually less than 1 meter deep.

Environment

Rheophilic (current-loving) species inhabiting clear, well-oxygenated, rocky or gravel-bottomed streams and rivers. They are often found clinging to submerged rocks, pebbles, and driftwood, grazing on epilithic algae and biofilm.

Geographic range

Native to Oceania, specifically found in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and parts of Australia (Queensland).

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