Golden goby
📖 Overview
Occurs in deeper inshore waters; over rocky substrates with algae and gorgonians . Abundant populations on coasts with steep bedrock. A shy species and difficult to collect due to long flight distances and hiding in deep clefts . Macrobenthos feeder on hard substrates ingest also shelled organisms like molluscs and echinoderms .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 13. Distinguished by having the following characteristics: Reduced suckers .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Golden goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Golden goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Golden goby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 80 m , usually 5 - 30 m . Subtropical; 15°C - 20°C ; 45°N - 27°N, 19°W - 36°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Golden goby is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Golden goby is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Golden goby has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleotris auratus | Risso | 1810 | Synonym |
| Gobius auratus luteus | Kolombatovic | 1891 | Synonym |
| Gobius luteus | Kolombatovic | 1891 | Synonym |
| Gobius paganellus auratus | Risso | 1810 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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