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Black Goby
Gobius niger
Peppermint Goby
Coryphopterus lipernes
- Max size
- View in app
- Max depth
- 13 m
- Found in
- 34 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- transparentwhitesilveryellowblue
- Body shape
- Elongated
- Pattern
- Horizontal markings
Coryphopterus lipernes is a species of gobies mostly found in the western Atlantic Ocean.
Description
Body relatively thin, long and narrow with a large eye and a terminal mouth. Paired fins medium to long at transition, dorsal and anal-fin bases relatively short, caudal peduncle long and narrow, procurrent caudal-fin rays 7-10 (7-9 spindly). Modal fin-ray counts of D-VI,10 A-10 and Pect-16-18 indicate Coryphopterus lipernes. The distinguishing features of later juvenile and adult C. lipernes are mostly not present on recruits and small juveniles.
Distribution
Western Atlantic: Florida Keys, USA to Central America. Also Bahamas, Caribbean, including Antilles
Habitat
Lives in coral heads in fairly deep water. Usually solitary, but sometimes swims close to reef in small groups.
Similar species
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Bluestreak Goby
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Questions
Is Peppermint Goby dangerous?
Peppermint Goby has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Peppermint Goby?
How deep does Peppermint Goby live?
Peppermint Goby can be found at depths of up to 13 meters.
