Peppermint Goby

Coryphopterus lipernes

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Max Depth

13 m

Coryphopterus lipernes is a species of gobies mostly found in the western Atlantic Ocean.

Description

Body relatively thin, long and narrow with a large eye and a terminal mouth. Paired fins medium to long at transition, dorsal and anal-fin bases relatively short, caudal peduncle long and narrow, procurrent caudal-fin rays 7-10 (7-9 spindly). Modal fin-ray counts of D-VI,10 A-10 and Pect-16-18 indicate Coryphopterus lipernes. The distinguishing features of later juvenile and adult C. lipernes are mostly not present on recruits and small juveniles.

Distribution

Western Atlantic: Florida Keys, USA to Central America. Also Bahamas, Caribbean, including Antilles

Habitat

Lives in coral heads in fairly deep water. Usually solitary, but sometimes swims close to reef in small groups.

Colors

silver

yellow

blue

Habitat and Environment

Coral reef

Social Behaviour

Group

Solitary

Conservation status

(VU) Vulnerable

Poisonous

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Danger to human

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Similar Species

Black Goby Blotched Goby Bluedot Goby Bluestreak Goby Broad-banded Shrimpgoby Candycane Dwarfgoby

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peppermint Goby dangerous?

Peppermint Goby is classified as: No, No, No. Always exercise caution and keep a safe distance.

Where can you find Peppermint Goby?

Bonaire Honduras East Costa Rica Cuba West Panama East +28 more in Seabook

How deep does Peppermint Goby live?

Peppermint Goby can be found at depths of up to 13 meters.