How big is the Rusty goby?

Rusty goby (Priolepis hipoliti) reaches 2–4 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Rusty goby?

Rusty goby is found between 2–40 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Rusty goby?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Rusty goby?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Rusty goby (Priolepis hipoliti)

Key facts

Scientific name: Priolepis hipoliti
Common name: Rusty goby
Category: Fish
Family: Gobiidae
Genus: Priolepis
Size: 2–4 cm
Depth: 2–40 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: reef, cave
Behaviours: solitary, cryptic
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Priolepis hipoliti reaches 4 cm. Tiny goby with a rust-red to orange body crossed by fine darker vertical bands. Lives perched upside-down on ceilings of small caves, under shaded coral overhangs and in hollow Caribbean sponges between 2 and 40 m. Typical posture: perched on pectorals, sometimes inverted. Rare and hard to find but rewarding for macro photographers.

Photo of Rusty goby

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Rusty goby?: Rusty goby (Priolepis hipoliti) reaches 2–4 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Rusty goby?: Rusty goby is found between 2–40 m deep.
Is the Rusty goby dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Rusty goby?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Rusty goby?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the family Gobiidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 276769)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2378467)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia