ROUND GOBY

Neogobius melanostomus


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Neogobius melanostomus (Pallas, 1814) Neogobius melanostomus (Pallas, 1814)

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Prefer shallow, brackish waters but also occur in fresh waters (Ref. 36771). Lives 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).