Kolombatovic's Goby

Chromogobius zebratus

Kolombatovic's goby is a small marine fish found in the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas. It inhabits shallow coastal waters and is often associated with intertidal to offshore areas, likely residing within the crevices of coralline nodules. This goby can grow up to 5.3 cm in length. Its body is fusiform and features a distinct dark vertical band on the anterior margin of the pectoral fin base. Unlike some other gobies, it lacks a dark spot on the lower edge of the anterior opercle. The scales on its trunk are cycloid, while those on the caudal peduncle are ctenoid. Divers might encounter this species in subtropical waters, within a latitude range of 46°N to 30°N and a longitude range of 6°W to 36°E. Kolombatovic's goby is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Divers observing this goby may find it harmless and a non-intrusive presence in their underwater explorations.