Neogobius melanostomus (Pallas, 1814)

Round goby

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Gobiidae \| Gobiinae
Synonyms	Gobius melanostomus, Gobius affinis, Gobius cephalarges, ... more
Common names	Black spotted goby, Ginger goby, Gobie à taches noires, ... more

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Main reference

Kottelat, M. 1997. (Ref. 13696)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 24.6 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 36771); max. reported age: 4 years (Ref. 36771)

Environment

Demersal; amphidromous (Ref. 46888); freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m (Ref. 36771)

Climate / Range

Temperate; 4°C - 20°C (Ref. 2059); 60°N - 36°N, 18°E - 58°E

Europe: Sea of Azov, Black Sea and Caspian basins. Adverse ecological impact after introduction have been reported by several countries.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 7 - 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 17; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 9 - 14; Vertebrae: 31 - 34

Prefer shallow, brackish waters but also occur in fresh waters (Ref. 36771). Live over stones; in freshened areas and river mouths (Ref. 2058). Can tolerate a temperature range of 0 to 30°C, but mainly thrive in warm temperate waters (Ref. 36771). Able to tolerate low oxygen content waters for several days (Ref. 36771). Oviparous, with demersal eggs (Ref. 36771). Males protect embryos and juveniles and die after the spawning season (Ref. 36771).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Least Concern (LC)	Potential pest

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial; bait: occasionally


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tm=2-4; tmax=4; Fec=300)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (31 of 100)	Very high

Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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