Red-mouthed goby (Gobius cruentatus)

Scientific name: Gobius cruentatus Gmelin, 1789

The Red-mouthed goby (Gobius cruentatus) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. Native range: Eastern Atlantic, southwest Ireland to Morocco, Mediterranean and Senegal.

Biology

Found inshore, on rocks, sand and sea-grass meadows.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Gobius cruentatus
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 18.0
Depth range: 15–40 m (49–131 ft)
Environment: Marine; demersal; oceanodromous; depth range 15 - 40 m
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Eastern Atlantic: southwest Ireland to Morocco, Mediterranean and Senegal.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)