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Gobius tetrophthalmus
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Gobius tetrophthalmus (Gobius tetrophthalmus) specimen
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Gobiidae

Gobius tetrophthalmus

Gobius tetrophthalmus

Seven Point Eight Centimeters Goby of Eastern Central Atlantic

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Atlantic Ocean
  • Africa
  • Fusiform
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Gobius tetrophthalmus is a species of marine fish from the family Gobiidae, the true gobies. It occurs in the Atlantic Ocean around Cape Verde, western Africa, where it is found at depths from 7 to 25 metres (23 to 82 ft). It prefers areas with coralline algae though it will also inhabit areas with substrates of sand and rock.

Family
Gobiidae
Genus
Gobius
Maximum length
7.8 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
fusiform
Distribution
Eastern Central Atlantic: known only from Cape Verde.
Conservation status
VUVulnerable

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