Blind goby (Typhlogobius californiensis)

Scientific name: Typhlogobius californiensis Steindachner, 1879

The Blind goby (Typhlogobius californiensis) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, San Simeon Point in central California, USA to southern Baja California, Mexico.

Biology

Usually found under rocks in shallow water or surf; sandy areas among rocks in kelp beds, and holes in rocks. Occurs from intertidal areas to 15 m depth. Usually spends most of its life inside a ghost shrimp's burrow which it shares with its host. Monogamous. Oviparous. Parents guard the eggs which are found attached to the walls of burrows. Also survives well in captivity.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Typhlogobius californiensis
Family
Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.3
Environment
Marine; demersal
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: San Simeon Point in central California, USA to southern Baja California, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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