Madeira Rock Goby
📖 Overview
Madeira Rock Goby (Mauligobius maderensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 15 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Madeira Rock Goby is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Madeira Rock Goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Madeira Rock Goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Madeira Rock Goby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Madeira Goby · Madeira Rock Goby |
| 🌍CES | hlaváč madeirský |
| 🇩🇪German | Madeiragrundel |
| 🇫🇷French | Gobie de Madère |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Ghiozzo di Madeira |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Madeira grondel |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Caboz-da-Madeira |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Gobi de Madeira |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobius maderensis | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
| Zosterisessor maderensis | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
| Zosterissor maderensis | Valenciennes | 1837 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 136 records indexed .
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