Common Goby Fishing in Ireland

Saltwater
Common Goby - Photo by David Ogilvie
Photo by David Ogilvie
Irish Name:
Gobán Coiteann
Scientific Name:
Pomatoschistus microps

Description

Very common in estuaries and shallow coastal waters. Max ~6cm.

Identification

Small, pale sandy colour. Dark spot on first dorsal fin. Found in very shallow water and pools.

Species Information
  • Category Sea
  • Habitat Saltwater
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Common Goby by David Ogilvie