Where Does Diamond Watchman Goby Live?

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

Where to find Diamond Watchman Goby

Water type

saltwater

Depth

From shallow reef flats to depths of approximately 30 meters (100 feet).

Environment

Typically found on sandy or rubble bottoms in lagoons, sheltered bays, and outer reef slopes. They construct elaborate burrows, often in association with pistol shrimp (Alpheus spp.).

Geographic range

Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, Maldives, Indonesia, Philippines, Great Barrier Reef, and various Pacific islands.

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