The golden goby (Gobius auratus) is a species of goby native to coastal waters of the Eastern Atlantic from northern Spain to Madeira and the Canary Islands as well as in the Mediterranean Sea. It prefers areas with rocky substrates at depths of from 5 to 80 metres (16 to 262 ft) (though usually not below 30 metres (98 ft)) with plentiful growth of algae and gorgonians. This species can reach a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) TL. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.