4,617 observationsLeast Concern
Round Goby
Neogobius melanostomus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Gobiiformes ›Family: Gobiidae ›Genus: Neogobius
About
The round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) is a euryhaline bottom-dwelling goby of the family Gobiidae, native to central Eurasia including the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. Round gobies have established large non-native populations in the Baltic Sea, several major Eurasian rivers, and the North American Great Lakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Round Goby is Neogobius melanostomus.
- Round Goby belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Round Goby belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Round Goby belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Round Goby belongs to the order Gobiiformes.
- Round Goby belongs to the family Gobiidae.
- Round Goby belongs to the genus Neogobius.