Bighead goby
Ponticola kessleri
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Brackish
Longitud Máxima
22,0 cm
Familia
Overview
Bighead goby (Ponticola kessleri) is a brackish-water fish of the family Gobiidae (Gobies), in the order Perciformes. Maximum recorded length is 22 cm. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 22,0 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Brackish
Taxonomy
| Orden | Perciformes (Perch-like fishes) |
| Familia | Gobiidae (Gobies) |
| Especies | Ponticola kessleri |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Bighead goby get?
Bighead goby can grow up to 22.0 cm long.
Where is Bighead goby found?
Estuaries
What family does Bighead goby belong to?
Bighead goby (Ponticola kessleri) belongs to the family Gobiidae (Gobies) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).
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