Gobius niger

Blennies/Gobies

  • Black goby
  • Schwartzgrundel
  • Zwarte grondel
  • Gobie noir
  • Chaparrudo
  • Ghizzo nero

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • 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 0 and 75 Meters.
  • Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 18 cm
  • Maximum age known : 4 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest