Roberto Pillon, Italien
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Gobius cobitis Pallas, 1814
Occurs in the intertidal zones, among rocks, weeds and pools where the water is usually brackish.
Feeds on green algae (Enteromorpha), crustaceans (amphipods, crabs), polychaetes, and insects
This species of goby, which can grow up to 27 cm in length, is probably one of the largest, which has earned it the common name “giant goby.” It is not relevant for tropical saltwater aquariums, as it originates from the more moderate temperatures of the Mediterranean, Black Sea, and eastern Atlantic.
Gobius cobitis occurs in subtidal zones, among rocks, various vegetation and pools where the water is mostly brackish. It is occasionally found in freshwater, but there are no documented records of its actual occurrence in European freshwater.
Gobius cobitis feeds on macrobenthos on hard substrates such as green algae (Enteromorpha), crustaceans (copepods, crabs), polychaetes, and insects. Gobius cobitis reaches an age of 10 years.
According to WoRMS, Gobius cobitis is host to numerous parasites.
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
Synonymised names
Gobius algarbiensis de Brito Capello, 1880 · unaccepted
Gobius exanthematosus gibbosus Ninni, 1938 · unaccepted
Gobius guttatus Valenciennes, 1837 · unaccepted
Gobius limbatus Valenciennes, 1837 · unaccepted
Gobius spilogonurus Cocco, 1885 · unaccepted
Macrogobius cobitis (Pallas, 1814) · unaccepted
Occurs in the intertidal zones, among rocks, weeds and pools where the water is usually brackish.
Feeds on green algae (Enteromorpha), crustaceans (amphipods, crabs), polychaetes, and insects
This species of goby, which can grow up to 27 cm in length, is probably one of the largest, which has earned it the common name “giant goby.” It is not relevant for tropical saltwater aquariums, as it originates from the more moderate temperatures of the Mediterranean, Black Sea, and eastern Atlantic.
Gobius cobitis occurs in subtidal zones, among rocks, various vegetation and pools where the water is mostly brackish. It is occasionally found in freshwater, but there are no documented records of its actual occurrence in European freshwater.
Gobius cobitis feeds on macrobenthos on hard substrates such as green algae (Enteromorpha), crustaceans (copepods, crabs), polychaetes, and insects. Gobius cobitis reaches an age of 10 years.
According to WoRMS, Gobius cobitis is host to numerous parasites.
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
Synonymised names
Gobius algarbiensis de Brito Capello, 1880 · unaccepted
Gobius exanthematosus gibbosus Ninni, 1938 · unaccepted
Gobius guttatus Valenciennes, 1837 · unaccepted
Gobius limbatus Valenciennes, 1837 · unaccepted
Gobius spilogonurus Cocco, 1885 · unaccepted
Macrogobius cobitis (Pallas, 1814) · unaccepted
