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The Lozano's goby (Pomatoschistus lozanoi) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Northeast Atlantic and the North Sea, on sandy bottoms of shallow coastal water and estuaries, sometimes swimming freely in the water.
Description
Lozano's goby is a small, sandy-coloured goby of the family Gobiidae reaching about 8 cm. The translucent body bears dark spots and closely resembles the sand goby, with which the species was long confused; breeding males have a dark spot at the front of the first dorsal fin. Like other gobies the pelvic fins are fused into a sucking disc. The species lives on sand bottoms of shallow coastal water and estuaries of the north-eastern Atlantic and the North Sea, and sometimes swims freely in loose schools. It feeds on small zooplankton, small crustaceans and worms. In spring and summer the male guards the eggs laid under a shell. Because of its small size it has no fishery importance, but it is an important prey.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Lozano's goby?
The Lozano's goby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Small, sand-coloured goby that closely resembles the common goby; males with a dark blotch at the front of the first dorsal fin. Pelvic fins fused into a small sucker.
Where does the Lozano's goby live?
The Lozano's goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northeast Atlantic and the North Sea, on sandy bottoms of shallow coastal water and estuaries, sometimes swimming freely in the water.
How big does the Lozano's goby get?
The Lozano's goby grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Lozano's goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Lozano's goby is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Lozano's goby edible?
The Lozano's goby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Pomatoschistus
More from the family Gobiidae
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