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Ratan Goby

Ponticola ratan

Taxonomy

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

About

The ratan goby (Ponticola ratan) is a species of goby native to brackish and marine waters of the Black Sea, the Sea of Azov and the Caspian Sea. In the Caspian Sea it is presented by subspecies Ponticola ratan goebeli. It occurs in inshore waters, inhabiting areas with stone or gravel substrates. This species can reach a length of 20 centimetres (7.9 in) TL.

Frequently Asked Questions

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