| Family: |
Gobionidae (Gudgeons) |
| Max. size: |
7.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Europe: Lower Danube in Romania and Ukraine, from confluence with River Arges downstream to delta. |
| Diagnosis: |
Differs from its congeners in Black Sea basin by the possession of the following characters: eye diameter 17-23% HL; longitudinal epithelial crests on predorsal scales; scale rows between lateral line and pelvic origin 4; scales rows around caudal peduncle 12; dorsal fin with 8½ branched rays; and anal fin with 6½ branched rays (Ref. 59043). |
| Biology: |
Found in deep waters of large rivers on sand bottom (Ref. 59043). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Extinct (EX); Date assessed: 01 January 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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