About Gobius bucchichi Steindachner, 1870
Species Nomenclature
Bucchich's goby, scientifically named Gobius bucchichi, is a species of goby.
Native Distribution
It is native to the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, specifically at least the Adriatic and Aegean Seas, and may also be present in the Black Sea.
Historical Range Misconception
This species was traditionally thought to have a much larger range.
Related Species Description
However, in 2016, a similar species called the incognito goby (G. incognitus) was formally described.
Historical Taxonomic Confusion
Prior to this description, the incognito goby had been confused with Bucchich's goby, so much of the information previously published about Bucchich's goby is now known to actually refer to the incognito goby.
Habitat Preference
Bucchich's goby prefers coastal habitats.
Habitat Substrate and Depth
It lives in waters with sandy or muddy bottoms, that contain patches of seagrass or tide pools, at depths between 1 and 30 meters (3.3–98.4 feet).
Diet Composition
Its diet is made up of polychaete worms, amphipods, molluscs, and algae.
Maximum Size
This species can grow to a maximum total length of 10 centimeters (3.9 inches).
