Blackeye Goby
Rhinogobiops nicholsii
- Group: Goby
- Typical depth: 0–106 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A goby of sandy patches near rocks, it darts into a hole or crevice when approached and ranges from the intertidal down to about 106 metres. It lives in harems of one male and several females, all of which begin life female, and the male guards the eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Rhinogobiops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282580.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blackeye Goby live?
- The Blackeye Goby (Rhinogobiops nicholsii) is typically found at 0–106 m.
- Is the Blackeye Goby dangerous to divers?
- The Blackeye Goby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blackeye Goby get?
- The Blackeye Goby grows to about 15 cm.