Order Perciformes Higher classification Thorogobius | Phylum Chordata Family Gobiidae Scientific name Thorogobius ephippiatus Rank Species | |
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Similar Goby, Painted goby, Red‑mouthed goby, Fries's goby, Crystal goby | ||
Thorogobius ephippiatus, the leopard-spotted goby, is a species of goby native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
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Description
This species can reach a length of 13 centimetres (5.1 in) TL.
Distribution & Habitat
This species can be found along the Atlantic coasts from the Skagerrak to Madeira, extending into the Mediterranean. This species inhabits vertical rock faces with crevices in which to hide. Sometimes it can be found in deep tide pools. It occurs at depths of from 6 to 40 metres (20 to 131 ft) though usually no deeper than 12 metres (39 ft).
References
Leopard-spotted goby Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA