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more pointed nose. Variability of the individuals, however, and similarity
between the Common and Sand Gobies means that these species have often
been confused (Lawacz, 1965).
Gobius niger: The Black Goby is very stocky and has a short caudal
peduncle (H). The body is generally brown. It has dark saddles across