Leopard-spotted Goby
Thorogobius ephippiatus
Sighting evidence at The Gully, St. Abbs Head
Photo: philwilkinson · CC BY-NC
The leopard-spotted goby is a cliff-face specialist found only on near-vertical rock walls in turbid-free cold British waters, making The Gully an ideal habitat. Its distinctive orange spots on a pale body make it one of the most photogenic macro subjects in UK diving. Pairs guard small territories on the upper wall faces between 5 and 15 m, where their tolerance of patient divers allows extended photography sessions.
Evidence at this site
2 records within 25 km
Confidence: low
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