Giant Goby
Gobius cobitis
Giant Gobies have thick bodies and rounded heads, making them easy to distinguish from smaller gobies. They are rare and protected in some parts of the British Isles, so if you spot one around Lihou, observe it gently and then let it remain undisturbed. Their preference for undisturbed, algae-rich pools means they can be elusive even where they are present.
- Habitat: Lower shore to shallow subtidal, particularly in rockpools with abundant algae.
- When to See: In warmer months at very low tide (though not extremely common).
- Length: Can grow up to 25 cm