Krefft's Frillgoby

Bathygobius krefftii

Krefft's Frillgoby, a member of the goby family, is typically found in marine and brackish environments within the Indo-West Pacific region. It is particularly prevalent along the coasts of New South Wales, southern Queensland, and the upper Spencer Gulf in South Australia. This fish inhabits shallow seagrass beds and rocky estuaries, thriving in temperate waters. Divers are likely to encounter this species at depths shallower than 40 meters, with the majority of sightings occurring at depths less than 10 meters. The Krefft's Frillgoby reaches a maximum length of 12.0 cm. It possesses an elongated body with distinct dorsal and anal fin structures, featuring seven dorsal spines, ten dorsal soft rays, one anal spine, and nine anal soft rays. These characteristics help differentiate it from similar goby species. When diving in areas where Krefft's Frillgoby is present, divers can enjoy observing its behavior in its natural habitat. The species is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.