Аннотация:Two goby species new to the ichthyofauna of the Black Sea, Pomatoschistus bathi and Gobius xanthocephalus, are captured on the Abkhazian coast. The comparative descriptions of these species are presented, which allow for species determination and some information on biotopes. The taxonomic status of G. xanthocephalus is discussed. It is concluded that G. auratus should be excluded from the list of Black Sea ichthyofauna