Norway goby (Pomatoschistus norvegicus)

Scientific name: Pomatoschistus norvegicus Collett, 1902

Norway goby (Pomatoschistus norvegicus)

The Norway goby (Pomatoschistus norvegicus) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. Native range: Eastern Atlantic, Lofoten to western English Channel. Also known from the Mediterranean Sea.

Biology

Dark spot in rear end of first dorsal fin. Scales on the back of first dorsal fin, no scales on breast.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pomatoschistus norvegicus
Family
Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.0
Depth range
18–325 m (59–1066 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 18 - 325 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: Lofoten to western English Channel. Also known from the Mediterranean Sea.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming fec

Sources

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

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