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Blackeye Goby

Rhinogobiops nicholsii

CommonFish
Illustration of Blackeye Goby (Rhinogobiops nicholsii)

The Blackeye Goby is a small fish with a distinctive black spot on its eye and a slender body. It is known for its burrowing behavior, often found in sandy substrates.

Habitat
Typically found in shallow coastal waters and sandy bottoms.
Diet
Feeds on small invertebrates and detritus.
How common
Common

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