Gobius cruentatus

Blennies/Gobies

  • Red-mouthed goby
  • Blutmund-Grundel
  • Gobie à bouche rouge
  • Gobi de sorra
  • Paganello insanguinà

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 5 and 40 Meters.
  • Common species.
  • Imitates a rock or a coral.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • Imitates a rock or a coral.
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 18 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : - Sea worms - Mollusks

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.