Where Does Marbled goby Live?

Marbled goby lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Marbled goby

Water type

brackish

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters, from the intertidal zone down to about 20 meters, though occasionally deeper (up to 80 meters).

Environment

Prefers sandy, muddy, or silty bottoms in coastal lagoons, estuaries, sheltered bays, and river mouths. It can tolerate a wide range of salinities, from nearly freshwater to full marine conditions, but is most common in brackish environments. Often found among seagrass beds or detritus.

Geographic range

Eastern Atlantic Ocean, from the Bay of Biscay south to Morocco, including the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, and Sea of Azov. It is also found in the Canary Islands.

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