Gnatholepis thompsoni

Blennies/Gobies

Gobie grain d'or
Goldpunktgrundel
Goldspot goby
Gobio puntadorada

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic

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 50 Meters.
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 : 8 cm
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

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