1,685 observationsLeast Concern
Blackeye Goby
Rhinogobiops nicholsii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Gobiiformes ›Family: Gobiidae ›Genus: Rhinogobiops
About
The blackeye goby (Rhinogobiops nicholsii) is a species of true goby in the family Gobiidae. It is the sole species classified under the genus Rhinogobiops. They are common inhabitants of coral reefs and rocky habitats along the Eastern Pacific Ocean coasts of Mexico, the United States, and Canada, though they are hardly noticed, as they often rest motionless near their shelters. Other common names for the species include bluespot goby and crested goby.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blackeye Goby is Rhinogobiops nicholsii.
- Blackeye Goby belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Blackeye Goby belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Blackeye Goby belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Blackeye Goby belongs to the order Gobiiformes.
- Blackeye Goby belongs to the family Gobiidae.
- Blackeye Goby belongs to the genus Rhinogobiops.