The red-mouthed goby (Gobius cruentatus) is a species of goby native to the Eastern Atlantic Ocean from southwestern Ireland to the coasts of Morocco and Senegal, and also in the Mediterranean Sea where it occurs in inshore waters at depths of from 15 to 40 metres (49 to 131 ft) in areas with rocky or sandy substrates or in meadows of sea-grass.

The Red-mouthed Goby (Gobius cruentatus) is a fascinating little fish that captures the curiosity of marine enthusiasts and researchers alike. With its vivid appearance and intriguing behaviors, this species is not only a colorful inhabitant of the ocean but also plays a vital role in its ecosystem.

Oct 29, 2017 · Red–mouthed goby (Gobius cruentatus) was first described in 1789 by the German doctor, botanist and chemist Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804). It inhabits the depth of 1-50 meters. It dwells near a sandy and rocky bottom, beds of underwater vegetation.

Nov 11, 2023 · The Gobius cruentatus, more commonly known as the red-mouthed goby, is found in the North Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and along the East coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It is documented from Senegal to Ireland.

Red Mouthed Goby (Gobius cruentatus) The red mouthed goby is a species of goby which grows to around 18 – 20cm in length. It can be light brown to reddish in colour with speckled or blotched lighter patches Its mouth area can be a brighter or more vivid red – which gives this species its name – although this may not be the case in all ...

Gobius cruentatus, the Red-mouthed goby, is a species of goby native to the Eastern Atlantic Ocean from southwestern Ireland to the coasts of Morocco and Senegal, and also in the Mediterranean Sea where it occurs in inshore waters at depths of from 15 to 40 metres (49 to 130 ft) in areas with rocky or sandy substrates or in meadows of sea-grass ...

Description: This is a relatively large and stout bodied goby which is easily recognised by its distinctive coloration. The body is reddish-brown with lighter and darker blotches and the lips and cheeks have vivid red markings, hence its common name.

Gobius cruentatus, the Red-mouthed goby, is a species of goby native to the Eastern Atlantic Ocean from southwestern Ireland to the coasts of Morocco and Senegal, and also in the Mediterranean Sea where it occurs in inshore waters at depths of from 15 to 40 metres (49 to 131 ft) in areas with rocky or sandy substrates or in meadows of sea-grass.

In Kenmare Bay, 55km by sea from the Bantry Bay locality, four red-mouth gobies were seen at the base of a reef within Cleanderry Harbour on a slope where sandy-mud met boulders at 7m. The fish were solitary and sufficiently close to be in sight of each other. They were present within or beside spaces between boulders.

Etymology: Gobius: Latin, gobius = gudgeon (Ref. 45335). More on author: Gmelin. Marine; demersal; oceanodromous (Ref. 51243); depth range 15 - 40 m (Ref. 4696). Subtropical; 57°N - 13°N, 18°W - 36°E. Eastern Atlantic: southwest Ireland to Morocco, Mediterranean and Senegal. Found inshore, on rocks, sand and sea-grass meadows (Ref. 5299).