Callogobius depressus, Jervis Bay, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
Callogobius depressus, Narooma, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
Callogobius depressus, Narooma, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
Distribution
Temperate Australasia
Description
Differs from Callogobius mucosus, which has much the same geographic distribution, in possessing a flatter head, less elongate body, and lighter colouration. Both species are flattened, possess skin ridges on the head and a rounded tail, and can generate copious amounts of mucous from the head if disturbed. They are also both common and hide under rocks during the day.
Information
Max Size: 14 cm
Sea Temperature Range: 16.2-23.2°C
Depth: 0-9m
Habitat: Soft sediment
Rarity
IUCN Threat Status: Not Evaluated
Occurrence: Infrequent (2% of sites)
Occurrence describes how often the species is found on surveys within its distribution.
It is calculated as the % of reef sites surveyed by RLS divers across all the ecoregions in which the species has been observed
Abundance: Few (2 per transect)
Abundance is calculated as the average number of individuals recorded per RLS transect, where present.
Edit by: GJ Edgar. 2008. Australian Marine Life. New Holland, Sydney
Callogobius depressus, Jervis Bay, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
Callogobius depressus, Narooma, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
Callogobius depressus, Narooma, NSW, Photo: Andrew Green
