Crystal goby (Crystallogobius linearis)

Scientific name: Crystallogobius linearis D?ben, 1845

Crystal goby (Crystallogobius linearis)

The Crystal goby (Crystallogobius linearis) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. Native range: Eastern Atlantic, Lofotens, Norway, to Gibraltar. Also known from the Mediterranean Sea. Eastern Central Atlantic: Madeira Island.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 2 - 3; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-20; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 20 - 21. Patterns of sensory papillae require detailed description. Pronounced sexual dimorphism. Anterior nostril a short tube. Pectoral fin uppermost rays within membrane. Males: with prominent front canine teeth; pelvic disc complete and deep; 1st dorsal with only 2 with rays. Females: pelvic disc reduced or lacking; 1st dorsal absent or rudimentary. Vertebrae 30(29-31).

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Crystallogobius linearis
Family
Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.7
Depth range
1–400 m (3–1312 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; non-migratory; depth range 1 - 400 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: Lofotens, Norway, to Gibraltar. Also known from the Mediterranean Sea. Eastern Central Atlantic: Madeira Island.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm=1; tmax=1; Fec=340)

Sources

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

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