Grubby
📖 Overview
Occurs in estuaries (especially in the north) to 357 m depth . It is tolerant of temperatures between 0 and 21°C . Abundant among beds of eelgrass (Zostera) . Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks, sea squirts, sea urchins and fishes (alewives, cunner, eels, saand lance, mummichogs, silversides, sticklebacks and tomcod ) .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Grubby is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Grubby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range 1 - 357 m . Temperate; 52°N - 38°N, 75°W - 60°W Northwest Atlantic: Strait of Belle Isle and Gulf of St.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans, mollusks, sea squirts, sea urchins and fishes (alewives, cunner, eels, saand lance, mum
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottus aenaeus | Mitchill | 1814 | Synonym |
| Myoxocephalus aenaeas | Mitchill | 1814 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 140 records indexed .
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