Leopard-spotted Goby (Thorogobius ephippiatus)

Also known as Black Goby, Gudgeon, Leopard Goby, Reef Goby

Description

Also known as Black Goby, Gudgeon, Leopard Goby, Reef Goby.

Found singly, close to crevices and holes, in vertical rock walls, of inshore reefs.
They feed on algae, crustaceans and worms.
Length - 13cm
Depth - 6-40m
Widespread Eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean

Reef Gobies have the largest and smallest species usually with very distinctive colouring. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Thorogobius-ephippiatus.html

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