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Great Lakes Water Life Photo GalleryFishGobies |
Family: Gobiidae - Gobies
Distribution and Habitat
N =Native, I = Introduced (exotic), X = Extinct, P = Extirpated
| Image/Link | Scientific Name | Common Name | Lake Superior | Lake Michigan | Lake Huron |
Lake Erie | Lake Ontario | Habitat |
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Apollonia melanostomus | round goby | I | I | I | I | I | benthic |
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Proterorhinus semilunaris | tubenose goby | I | benthic |
Table modified from "The Life of the Lakes: A Guide to the Great Lakes Fishery" MI Sea Grant Extension, Michigan State University.
Species Profiles
Apollonia melanostomus - round goby |
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Note: Named changed in 2006 from Neogobius melanostomus to Apollonia melanostomus.
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Exotic, originally from the Black and Caspian Sea areas of Eastern Europe, believe to have arrived in ballast water. Benthic in the Great Lakes and tributary streams. Feed on bivalves, crustaceans, insects, and small fishes. Length to 10 inches, but usually less than 7 inches. |
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Proterorhinus semilunaris- tubenose goby |
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Note: Named changed in 2006 from Proterorhinus marmoratus to Proterorhinus semilunaris
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Benthic in the Great Lakes and
tributary streams - prefer habitats with vegetative cover. Feed
on small invertebrates. Length to 11 cm. |
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