2,916 observationsLeast Concern
Black Goby
Gobius niger
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Gobiiformes ›Family: Gobiidae ›Genus: Gobius
About
The black goby (Gobius niger) is a species of ray-finned fish found in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea. It inhabits estuaries, lagoons, and inshore water over seagrass and algae. It feeds on a variety of invertebrates and sometimes small fish. This species can also be found in the aquarium trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black Goby is Gobius niger.
- The Black Goby has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Black Goby belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black Goby belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black Goby belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Black Goby belongs to the order Gobiiformes.
- Black Goby belongs to the family Gobiidae.
- Black Goby belongs to the genus Gobius.