Thorogobius ephippiatus (Gobie Leopard)

Thorogobius ephippiatus (Gobie Leopard)

Description

Thorogobius ephippiatus fish is a sea fish that lives in the coastal waters of the North-East Atlantic, especially along the coasts of Ireland and Scotland. It is a rather small fish, generally measuring between 6 and 8 centimeters in length. It has an elongated body and is generally gray color, although certain varieties can have darker spots on their body.

Thorogobius ephippiatus is a lonely and unusual fish, and it is generally found in shallow waters, near the ribs and in estuaries. It feeds mainly on crustaceans and small fish, which he hunts by swimming quickly and hiding in rocks and crevices to surprise his prey.

Thorogobius ephippiatus is a very agile and fast fish, and it is often considered a formidable predator in its natural habitat. It is also a very intelligent and curious fish, and you can often see it follow divers and fishing boats to see what they are doing.

Despite its small size and its lonely nature, the Thorogobius Ephippiatus is a fascinating and interesting fish to observe in its natural habitat. If you are fortunate to see it during a sea visit, take the time to observe it carefully and amaze yourself in front of its liveliness and beauty.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 12 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant, shy
  • Food : Omnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Sea water, cold
  • Temperature : 0 - 0 °C
  • pH : 0 - 0
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) :

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 22/10/2022

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