Granular pugolovka
📖 Overview
Prefers brackish and slightly saline zones in deltas and estuaries; in summer inhabits shallow coastal waters (0.5-20 m) and shallow deltas; in winter, moves to deeper areas (up to 60-70 m). Spawns after first winter. Feeds mostly on molluscs and crustaceans.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8. Head flat, slightly depressed. Short and flat leathery barbel in chin, tubercles absent. Body color variable depending on habitat . Distinguished further from its congeners by the following characters: body covered with numerous, densely-set thorny granules; 3 dark blotches along midline of back and flank; head and back with dark dots, sometimes on dorsal, pectoral and caudal .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Granular pugolovka is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Granular pugolovka is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Granular pugolovka is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Temperate; 49°N - 36°N, 44°E - 55°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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