Toothed Goby (Deltentosteus collonianus)

Also known as Gudgeon, Sand Goby

Description

Also known as Gudgeon, Sand Goby.

Found over seagrass beds of inshore reefs.
They feed on benthic crustaceans.
Length - 7cm
Depth - 1-120m
Widespread Eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean

These Gobies feed by taking a mouthful of sand that is filtered through the gills for tiny creatures.
They make large homes on sandy areas below rocks, with a small entrance that is covered over at night, when predators are near these Gobies dive into the sand and swim through the sand to escape danger. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/56195

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