Gobius cobitis

Size range: 20-30cm

Common size: 20-25cm

Depth range: 0 - 3m (range of 0-35)

Habitat:

• Hard - rocky, intertidal, also rock pools

Water column position:

• Benthic

Schooling characteristics:

• Solitary

Colors & patterns:

• Large dark spots speckled with small light spots ('pepper and salt' markings )
• Large sturdy head (head not round)
• Thick lips
• Breeding male blackish

Behavior:

1. Whether the species is:

• Reef-associated - related to sites it inhabits

2. Activity:

• Diurnal

3. Approach:

• Shy - takes refuge if frightened

4. Unique behavior:

5. Feeding characteristic - omnivore, recorded to feed upon polychaete worms, green algae of the genus Ulva, amphipods, crabs and insects

Native/Exotic: Native

EM notes: description of special east Mediterranean characteristics.