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Etymology: Gobiomorus: Latin, gobius = gudgeon + Greek, moros = silly, stupid (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Günther.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Subtropical; 24°C - 33°C (Ref. 36880)
North to South America: Pacific drainage between the Río Yaqui, Mexico to Peru.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 27.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 50190)
Inhabit rivers, creeks and lakes from the brackish swamps to sea level to 115 m elevation. Young are very abundant near the coast, suggesting reproduction in marine or brackish waters. Eats crustaceans and fish (Ref. 36880).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Kullander, S.O., 2003. Gobiidae (Gobies). p. 657-665. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the freshwater fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil. (Ref. 50190)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 126983)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
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