Gorogobius nigricinctus

Gorogobius nigricinctus

Four Centimeters Goby of African Waters

Black
Tropical
Regional distribution
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Small
Tropical fish

Gorogobius nigricinctus is a species of marine fish from the family Gobiidae, the true gobies. It occurs in the Atlantic Ocean along the African coast from Senegal to Ghana and in the Gulf of Guinea, from 0 to 35 m (0 to 115 ft) depth. They are harmless to humans.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Gobies and Allies
Family: Gobiidae
Genus: Gorogobius
Maximum length: 4 cm
Distribution: Eastern Atlantic: Senegal (Gorée) to Ghana (Matrakni Point and off Tema; River Lubbock) and Pagalu.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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