Taurulus bubalis (Sea chabot)

The Taurulus Bubalis is a fish from the Cyprinidae family, also known as sea gobie. It is from the cold waters of the North Atlantic, in particular the coasts of northern and western Europe. It is a small fish, generally less than 10 centimeters in length, with an elongated body and laterally compressed. Its color varies from dark gray to dark brown, with lighter spots on the sides and belly.

The Taurulus Bubalis has a small and rounded mouth, with tiny teeth located on the lower jaws. He also has two barbones, elongated appendages located under the mouth, which allow him to search the bottom of the water in search of food. The Taurulus Bubalis feeds mainly on small crustaceans, molluscs and other invertebrates, which it captures using its barbels to detect the vibrations emitted by its prey.

The Taurulus Bubalis is a lonely and territorial fish, which generally occupies a territory of a few square meters on the bottom of the ocean. It is generally active at night, resting during the day in hiding places such as rocks or crevices. Taurulus Bubalis is an unusual fish, and its population is threatened by pollution, excessive fishing and the destruction of its natural habitat. Unfortunately, little efforts are currently being made to preserve this species.