Gobius xanthocephalus Heymer & Zander, 1992 |
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Patzner, R. |
Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 36 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: northern Spain to Madeira and the Canary Islands; Mediterranean. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 14-14. Distinguished by having the following characteristics: Reduced suckers; pelvic fins separated (Ref. 92840). | |||
Biology: | Inhabits rocky substrates, coralline grounds and also in the area of Posidonia oceanica meadows in water depth from 3-36 m; macrofauna feeder from hard substrates which also feed on suprabenthic organisms (Ref. 92840). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 March 2014 Ref. (124695) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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