Anatolian goby
📖 Overview
Anatolian goby (Pomatoschistus anatoliae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 2 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. This species is distinguished by the following characters: 8-9 transverse suborbital row c (3-4 of them are below suborbital row b); sensory papillae of longitudinal suborbital row b is long, starting from posterior edge of pupil and reaching to posterior edge of preopercle; proliferated suborbital row a; naked nape and breast; the single anterior oculoscapular head canal ends at the anterior edge of the eyes; absence of ? pore in all specimens; 32=37 reduced scales in lateral series .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Anatolian goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; pelagic; depth range 1 - 2 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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