Knout goby
📖 Overview
Inhabits inshore, estuaries, brackish- and fresh-water lagoons on sand or rock bottom. Rarely occurs in pure freshwater . Found on sand, shell, and rocks near cliffs; at 20-60 m in summer, sometimes as deep as 100 m. Feeds mainly on fish . Approaches the sea coasts for spawning in spring . Due to large their large size, have certain commercial value in some areas and are popular for sport fishers .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16 - 18; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 12 - 16. This species is distinguished from its congeners in freshwaters in Black Sea basin by the following characters: papillae in suborbital area 8-10 vertical rows; total scales in midlateral series 72-85; naked nape .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Knout goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal; depth range 20 - 100 m . Temperate; 4°C - 18°C ; 49°N - 40°N, 27°E - 54°E South Bug and freshwater Lake Siut Giol on Romanian coast.
🌿 Ecology
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📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobius batrachocephalus | Pallas | 1814 | Homotypic |
| Neogobius batrachocephalus | Pallas | 1814 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Knout goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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