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Round goby

(Neogobius melanostomus)
🐟 Fishes Native Species
Round goby
Species Details
Scientific Name
Neogobius melanostomus
ORGANISM TYPE
🐟 Fishes
CATEGORY
Native Species
Common Name
Round goby

Native

Fusiform body with 7-8 dorsal spines and 12-17 soft rays; the anal fin has 1 spine and 9-14 soft rays. It has 45-54 scales in the mid-lateral series. A large black spot is present on the posterior part of the first dorsal fin. Max length: 35 cm TL, Max age:6 years

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