Norway goby
📖 Overview
Norway goby (Pomatoschistus norvegicus), first described by Collett, 1902 is a small fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 8.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 18 to 325 metres. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Distinguished by the following characteristics: dark spot in rear end of first dorsal fin. Scales on the back of first dorsal fin, no scales on breast ; fins: Dl VI, D2 1/8 - 9 (8: 1, 9:4), A 1/9, P 16 - 17 (16: 1,17: 4), C 15 principle rays (12 branched rays), V I/5+5/I; scales: abraded, breast naked (no scale pockets); narrow attachment of the branchiostegal membrane on the isthmus; lateral line system: anterior section of row i and supralabial section of row d in single series; longitudinal suborbital row b anteriorly ending below anterior third to half of eye; suborbital transversal rows c2 and c4 penetrating through longitudinal row d, last row c passing row d; male specimen shows the characteristic colouration with a black spot in the rear of Dl and 11 dark vertical striae on the sides, pigmented breast and ventral disc .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Norway goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 18 - 325 m . Temperate; 71°N - 35°N, 11°W - 25°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Norway goby · Norwegian goby |
| 🌍CES | hlaváč norský |
| 🌍CYM | Gobïod Norwy · gobi Norwy |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Norsk kutling |
| 🇩🇪German | Norwegengrundel |
| 🌍ELL | Γωβιός Νορβηγίας · Γωβιός της Νορβηγίας |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | norjanhietatokko |
| 🇫🇷French | Gobie Norvégien · Gobie norvégien, Petit gobie svelte · Petit Gobie Svelte |
| 🇭🇷Croatian | Glavoč norveški |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Noorse grondel |
| 🌍NNO | mudderkutling |
| 🌍NOB | mudderkutling |
| 🇳🇴Norwegian | Mudderkutling |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Норвежский бычок |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Gobio Noruego |
| 🇸🇪Swedish | dystubb |
| 🌍UKR | Бичок лисун норвезький |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobius minutus norvegicus | Collett | 1902 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Norway goby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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