Thessaly goby
📖 Overview
The original habitat was described as a spring. A short-lived species which is threatened due to pollution, habitat destruction and water abstraction .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 30 - 32. Anterior oculoscapular and preopercular head canals present; scales mostly restricted to axillary patch, but with scattered scales along lateral midline of caudal peduncle. Males with numerous thin vertical striae on flank.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Thessaly goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Thessaly goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Thessaly goby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate; 41°N - 39°N, 21°E - 23°E Known only from the Pinios river system of Thessaly, which empties into the Thermaikos Gulf of the northern Aegean.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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