Golden goby (Gobius auratus)

Scientific name: Gobius auratus Risso, 1810

The Golden goby (Gobius auratus) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 15–20°C (59–68°F). Native range: Eastern Atlantic, northern Spain to Madeira and the Canary Islands; also in the Mediterranean.

Golden goby care at a glance

Temperature: 15–20°C (59–68°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 13

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Species facts

Scientific name: Gobius auratus
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.0
Depth range: 5–80 m (16–262 ft)
Environment: Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 80 m, usually 5 - 30 m
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Eastern Atlantic: northern Spain to Madeira and the Canary Islands; also in the Mediterranean.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)