The Bucchich's goby (Gobius bucchichi) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
Bucchich's goby is a small, sand-coloured goby of the family Gobiidae reaching about 10 cm. The slender body is pale brownish with rows of fine brown speckles and has, like all gobies, pelvic fins fused into a sucking disc. Remarkably, the species often lives unharmed among the stinging tentacles of sea anemones, where it finds shelter from predators, much like tropical anemonefishes. The species occurs in shallow coastal water of the Mediterranean, the Black Sea and the adjacent eastern Atlantic, on sand and stone bottoms. As a bottom-dweller it hunts small crustaceans, worms and other bottom life. The male guards the eggs laid under a stone or shell. Because of its small size it has no fishery importance.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bucchich's goby?
The Bucchich's goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Bucchich's goby live?
The Bucchich's goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Bucchich's goby get?
The Bucchich's goby grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Bucchich's goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Bucchich's goby is harmless to humans.
Is the Bucchich's goby edible?
The Bucchich's goby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Gobius
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