Rock Goby
Gobius paganellus
Also known as: Gudgeon, Sand Goby
- Gudgeon
- Sand Goby
Overview
Found over inshore intertidal waters, under stones, in rock pools, of sheltered rocky shores, rich in weed cover.
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.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean, Black Sea
- Exact location · 2
Found over inshore intertidal waters, under stones, in rock pools, of sheltered rocky shores, rich in weed cover.
Adult photos 2
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