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title: Anomolous Goby (Coryogalops anomolus)
scientific_name: Coryogalops anomolus
common_name: Anomolous Goby
taxon: Gobies
conservation_status: LC - Least Concern
published: 2024-11-22T17:58:39.308Z
updated: 2025-11-25T13:58:09.000Z
tags: Anomolous Goby, Coryogalops anomolus, Gobies, Red Sea, Marine Life, Diving
url: https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/gobies/anomolous-goby
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# Anomolous Goby (*Coryogalops anomolus*)

**Taxon:** Gobies (*Gobiidae*)  
**Conservation Status:** LC - Least Concern  


The Anomalous Goby (Coryogalops anomolus) is a small tropical marine fish that typically inhabits shallow waters, often found at depths ranging from 1 to 16 meters (approximately 3 to 52 feet). With a maximum length of 5.8 cm (about 2.3 inches), this demersal species is adapted to life close to the sea floor.

Its dorsal fin is characterized by seven spines and 10 to 11 soft rays, while the anal fin comprises one spine and 9 to 10 soft rays. The goby's caudal fin is rounded and notably shorter than its head, and its pelvic fins are distinct but join slightly at their base.

This species thrives in environments such as silty sand, rubble, or seagrass beds. Geographically, it is found in the western Indian Ocean, specifically in the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf, and around Zanzibar, Tanzania.

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*Source: [Red Sea Creatures](https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/gobies/anomolous-goby)*
*Updated: November 25, 2025*