Baer pugolovka (Benthophilus baeri)

Scientific name: Benthophilus baeri Kessler, 1877

The Baer pugolovka (Benthophilus baeri) is a freshwater fish of the family Gobiidae. Native range: Asia, Caspian Sea.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 5 - 7. Body slightly reduced, snout roundish. Barbel located on chin, rows of tubercles along body sides. Pale gray in color, whitish on surface.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Benthophilus baeri
Family
Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.0
Depth range
15–81 m (49–266 ft)
Environment
Freshwater; demersal; depth range 15 - 81 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Asia: Caspian Sea.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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