Where Does Yellowtail Goby Live?

Yellowtail Goby lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Yellowtail Goby

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters, from intertidal zones down to approximately 30 meters (100 feet).

Environment

Prefers sandy or silty bottoms, often near rocky outcrops, seagrass beds, or coral rubble. They are benthic and often associated with burrows, which they may excavate themselves or share with other invertebrates.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, including the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, and along the coasts of West Africa from Mauritania to Angola. Also reported in the Canary Islands.

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