black goby
| Scientific name | Gobius niger |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Gobiidae |
| Genus | Gobius |
Introduction
Gobius niger, commonly known as black goby, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size16 cm
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Maximum size18 cm
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Longevity5 year
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ShapeRectangular
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Mimicryrocky bottoms
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Patternmottling
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Average size16 cm
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Maximum size18 cm
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Longevity5 year
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ShapeRectangular
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Mimicryrocky bottoms
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Patternmottling
How to recognize the black goby ?
The black goby measures around 16 cm. The dominant males can however reach 18 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly noir and gris body. The also has marron mottling.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The black goby is a fish solitary. This species is carnivorous .
Although the black goby is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat caché
The black goby is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature8 - 24 °C
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Depth1 - 50 m
Biotope presentation
The black goby is most often found at a depth between 1m and 50m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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