Quagga goby
📖 Overview
Quagga goby (Pomatoschistus quagga) 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 6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.3, 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
Distinguished by having the following characteristics: eyes situated laterally; fully scaled; possess functioning suckers; caudal fins slightly notched; presence of small cteniae on the branchial arches which functions as plankton filters .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Quagga goby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Quagga goby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Quagga goby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical; 46°N - 35°N, 6°W - 20°E
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Quagga goby |
| 🌍CES | hlaváč kvaga |
| 🇩🇪German | Quagga-Grundel |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | koruhietatokko |
| 🇫🇷French | Gobie quagga |
| 🇭🇷Croatian | Glavočić šiljoglav |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Ghiozzetto quagga |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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