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Striped Goby

Distribution : Mediterranean

On Mediterranean coralligenous reefs, you may encounter two fish wearing much the same dark stripe from mouth to tail. Yet the striped goby and Roux's blenny belong to different families. A study published in 1978 investigated a possible mimicry relationship, without conclusively establishing what advantage the resemblance might provide.

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Habitat of Striped Goby Habitat
Wreck, Sand, Rocky habitat, Gravel
Depth range of Striped Goby Depth
15-80 m
Biological group of Striped Goby Group
Ecological role of Striped Goby Role
Predator

Average size

5 cm

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The striped goby (Gobius vittatus) has a small, elongated, almost cylindrical body divided by a broad reddish brown stripe. This links the mouth to the base of the tail and crosses the eyes.

The belly is white and the back yellowish white. The fins are transparent, sometimes slightly pink. The two dorsals, the separate fins on the back, distinguish it from Roux’s blenny with its single dorsal fin.

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