58 observationsLeast Concern
Racer Goby
Babka gymnotrachelus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Gobiiformes ›Family: Gobiidae ›Genus: Babka
About
Babka gymnotrachelus, the racer goby, is a species of goby native to fresh, sometimes brackish, waters, of the Black Sea basin. It is a Ponto-Caspian relict species. The species is placed a monotypic genus, Babka, which was once considered a subgenus of genus Neogobius, but was then elevated to genus-status based on the molecular analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Racer Goby is Babka gymnotrachelus.
- Racer Goby belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Racer Goby belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Racer Goby belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Racer Goby belongs to the order Gobiiformes.
- Racer Goby belongs to the family Gobiidae.
- Racer Goby belongs to the genus Babka.