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Bighead Goby

Ponticola kessleri

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Gobiiformes ›Family: Gobiidae ›Genus: Ponticola

About

Ponticola kessleri, the bighead goby or Kessler's goby, is a species of goby native to Eurasia. The bighead goby is a Ponto-Caspian relict species. It inhabits the fresh and oligohaline waters, with mineralisation from 0-0.5‰ up to 1.5-3.0‰.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bighead Goby?
The scientific name of Bighead Goby is Ponticola kessleri.
What kingdom does Bighead Goby belong to?
Bighead Goby belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Bighead Goby belong to?
Bighead Goby belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Bighead Goby belong to?
Bighead Goby belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Bighead Goby belong to?
Bighead Goby belongs to the order Gobiiformes.
What family does Bighead Goby belong to?
Bighead Goby belongs to the family Gobiidae.
What genus does Bighead Goby belong to?
Bighead Goby belongs to the genus Ponticola.