2,059 observationsLeast Concern
Rock Goby
Gobius paganellus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Gobiiformes βΊFamily: Gobiidae βΊGenus: Gobius
About
Gobius paganellus, the rock goby, is a small coastal goby of eastern Atlantic waters, from Scotland to Senegal. It is also reported from the Mediterranean and Black Seas, and is a Lessepsian migrant in the Gulf of Eilat and Red Sea. There are unconfirmed records from the area around Pointe Noire in the Congo Republic.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Rock Goby is Gobius paganellus.
- The Rock Goby has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Rock Goby belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Rock Goby belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Rock Goby belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Rock Goby belongs to the order Gobiiformes.
- Rock Goby belongs to the family Gobiidae.
- Rock Goby belongs to the genus Gobius.