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Gobius xanthocephalus Heymer & Zander, 1992 Yellow-headed goby |
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photo by
Patzner, R. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 36 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: northern Spain to Madeira and the Canary Islands; Mediterranean. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 14-14. Distinguished by having the following characteristics: Reduced suckers; pelvic fins separated (Ref. 92840). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky substrates, coralline grounds and also in the area of Posidonia oceanica meadows in water depth from 3-36 m; macrofauna feeder from hard substrates which also feed on suprabenthic organisms (Ref. 92840). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 March 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||