Rhinogobiops nicholsii, commonly known as the blackeye goby, is a small fish species with a slender, elongated body and distinctive dark eyes. It inhabits rocky coastal reefs and kelp forests in the northeastern Pacific Ocean. The fish typically measures up to 4 inches and weighs just a few ounces. It is known for its territorial behavior and substrate-grubbing feeding habits. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Blackeye goby
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Blackeye goby
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