Pomatoschistus microps

Blennies/Gobies

  • Common Goby
  • Strandgrundel
  • Brakwatergrondel
  • Gobie commun
  • Gobito
  • Ghiozzetto baltico

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 12 Meters.
  • Common species.
  • Hides in the sand.

General behaviour of the species

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

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 7 cm
  • Maximum age known : 3 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Mollusks - - Sea worms

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!