BIOTIC Species Information for Thorogobius ephippiatus
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| Researched by | Morvan Barnes | Data supplied by | MarLIN | ||||||||||||
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed | ||||||||||||||
| Taxonomy | |||||||||||||||
| Scientific name | Thorogobius ephippiatus | Common name | Leopard-spotted goby | ||||||||||||
| MCS Code | ZG483 | Recent Synonyms | |||||||||||||
| Phylum | Chordata | Subphylum | Vertebrata | ||||||||||||
| Superclass | Gnathostomata | Class | Osteichthyes | ||||||||||||
| Subclass | Teleostei | Order | Perciformes | ||||||||||||
| Suborder | Family | Gobiidae | |||||||||||||
| Genus | Thorogobius | Species | ephippiatus | ||||||||||||
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| Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
| Taxonomy References | Hayward et al., 1996, Dipper, 2001, Wheeler, 1969, FishBase, 2000, MBA, 1957, Howson & Picton, 1997, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Whitehead et al., 1986, | ||||||||||||||
| General Biology | |||||||||||||||
| Growth form | Pisciform |
Feeding method | Omnivore |
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| Mobility/Movement | Swimmer |
Environmental position | Demersal |
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| Typical food types | Small crustaceans, polychaetes, gastropods and algae. | Habit | Free living | ||||||||||||
| Bioturbator | Not relevant | Flexibility | Low (10-45 degrees) | ||||||||||||
| Fragility | Intermediate | Size | Medium(11-20 cm) | ||||||||||||
| Height | Not researched | Growth Rate | 2 cm / year | ||||||||||||
| Adult dispersal potential | 1km-10km | Dependency | Independent | ||||||||||||
| Sociability | Solitary | ||||||||||||||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||||||||||||||
| General Biology Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
| Biology References | Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Whitehead et al., 1986, Wheeler, 1969, Miller et al., 2006, Dunne, 1976, | ||||||||||||||
| Distribution and Habitat | |||||||||||||||
| Distribution in Britain & Ireland | Found off most British and Irish coasts although less common off eastern British coasts. | ||||||||||||||
| Global distribution | Found in north-west Europe around the British Isles and Ireland and in the Meditteranean east of Greece. | ||||||||||||||
| Biogeographic range | Temperate. | Depth range | From 5 m to 30 m depth. | ||||||||||||
| Migratory | Non-migratory / Resident | ||||||||||||||
| Distribution Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
| Substratum preferences | Crevices / fissures Caves Bedrock Large to very large boulders |
Physiographic preferences | Open coast Enclosed coast / Embayment |
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| Biological zone | Lower Eulittoral Sublittoral Fringe Upper Infralittoral Lower Infralittoral Upper Circalittoral |
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| Tidal stream strength/Water flow | Salinity | Full (30-40 psu) |
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| Habitat Preferences Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
| Distribution References | Hayward et al., 1996, Dipper, 2001, Wheeler, 1969, FishBase, 2000, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Whitehead et al., 1986, Wheeler, 1969, Miller et al., 2006, Dunne, 1976, Wilkins & Myers, 2005, | ||||||||||||||
| Reproduction/Life History | |||||||||||||||
| Reproductive type | Gonochoristic |
Developmental mechanism | Oviparous |
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| Reproductive Season | May to June | Reproductive Location | Water column | ||||||||||||
| Reproductive frequency | Annual episodic | Regeneration potential | No | ||||||||||||
| Life span | 6-10 years | Age at reproductive maturity | 3-5 years | ||||||||||||
| Generation time | Not researched | Fecundity | 2,500 to 12,000 | ||||||||||||
| Egg/propagule size | Insufficient information | Fertilization type | External | ||||||||||||
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| Reproduction Preferences Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
| Reproduction References | Whitehead et al., 1986, Miller et al., 2006, | ||||||||||||||
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