Blackeye Goby
Rhinogobiops nicholsii
Also known as: Black-eyed Goby, Bluespot Goby, Crested Goby, Gudgeon, Large-scaled Goby, True Goby
- Black-eyed Goby
- Bluespot Goby
- Crested Goby
- Gudgeon
- Large-scaled Goby
- True Goby
Overview
Found in harems, on sandy bottoms, close to holes and rocks for shelter, over shallow, to deep areas of the reef.
True Gobies are found in oceans and some rivers and lakes, usually in burrows or holes and can be territorial. They are able to rapidly change colour when socialising or feel threatened.
How to identify
- Fins & Tail
- black fin tips
- Head & Mouth
- black eyes
- Behaviour
- changes colourharems
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Eastern Pacific
- Country only · 2
Found in harems, on sandy bottoms, close to holes and rocks for shelter, over shallow, to deep areas of the reef.
Adult photos 2
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