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Caspian Bighead Goby

Ponticola gorlap

Taxonomy

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

About

Ponticola gorlap, or the Caspian bighead goby, is a species of goby, a benthic fish native to the Caspian Sea basin. It is widespread in lower parts of many rivers in Iran, and also found in Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan. In Russia, it occurred in the lowest part of the Volga River up to Astrakhan until 1977, but has thereafter spread upstream. In 2000 it was recorded as being established in the Ivankovo and Rybinsk Reservoirs in...

Frequently Asked Questions

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