Incognito Goby (Gobius incognitus)

Also known as Anemone Goby, Gudgeon, Reef Goby, Unknown Goby

Description

Also known as Anemone Goby, Gudgeon, Reef Goby, Unknown Goby.

Found singly, sometimes hiding in the tentacles of the sea anemone Anemonia sulcataover, bedrock, boulders, cobbles, gravel and sandy areas, either in bare areas or with some algae or sea grass cover.
Juveniles often found in the arms of sea urchins!
They feed on green algae, crustaceans, insects and worms.
Length - 9.5cm
Depth - 0-12m
Widespread Northeast Atlantic, Mediterranean

Reef Gobies have the largest and smallest species usually with very distinctive colouring. Ref: https://fishbase.se/summary/Gobius-incognitus

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