Marcelogobius splechtnai (Ahnelt & Patzner, 1995)
Splechtna’s goby
Marcelogobius splechtnai
photo by Patzner, R.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  2.27 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.81 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 56 m
Distribution:  Mediterranean Sea: Croatia, Spain and Italy.
Diagnosis:  Diagnosis: (Juveniles without fully developed head canals), brown head; three broad brown trunk bars running transverse across the body below the first and second dorsal fin and at posterior part of caudal peduncle, with whitish interspaces; distinct dark spot at the end of first dorsal fin; ventral part of pectoral fins with black markings extending from the center of the fins to the tips (Ref. 44207).
Biology:  Found in small submerged caves, sometimes associated with Corcyrogobius liechtensteini (Ref. 10711). Can occur in remarkable abundance within suitable habitats, medium and large-sized caves, with fine sediment bottom (Ref. 44207). Also found in rocky shores in deep caves in water depths from 5-56 m, usually resting directly in front of its hole and in small cavities near sea grass (Ref. 92840).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 March 2014 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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