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Blackeye Goby

Rhinogobiops nicholsii

Photo by tjhloh
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Field Notes

Description:

As the name suggests, this species has distinctive black eyes as well as a black spot on the first dorsal fin. Ground color can vary from creamy white to dark purple brown.
To 15 cm total length.

Habitat:

In shallow water, on sand adjacent to rocky areas.

Notes:

Caught incidentally while angling near rocky outcrops close to shore; released unharmed. 12 cm TL

Reference Links:

Blackeye goby, Rhinogobiops nicholsii, Blackeye goby : aquarium

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