Redmouthed goby
Gobius cruentatus
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The Redmouthed goby is probably the easiest to recognize; her lips are bright red as if she were using waterproof lipstick. It is reddish-brown with a series of dark spots along its side. The fins are nicely spotted and slightly serrated at the edge.
Special features
The Redmouthed goby is probably the easiest to recognize; her lips are bright red as if she were using waterproof lipstick.
Appearance
It is reddish-brown with a series of dark spots along its side.
The fins are nicely spotted and slightly serrated at the edge.
Adult animals can be up to 18cm long.
Natural enemies
Scophthalmus rhombus, Sepia officinalis
Dangerous/Venomous
The Redmouthed goby is neither dangerous nor venomous.
Sketch
1. Thick, red lips
Pro tips
It prefers to live alone on muddy or rocky seabeds and spends the day eating small invertebrates.
The mating season is from April to May.
Text: Carolina Leiter, Felician Hosp, Pia Balaka
Pic: Felician Hosp, Sabine Probst
Illustration: Dive Dict
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