Fish

Common Goby

The Common Goby is a shore fish and can only survive in the rock pools. Though only a few centimetres long, they are quite easily spotted as they dart across a pool. It’s as they come to rest that they disappear - an illusion due to excellent camouflage! Small crustaceans are their main food.

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