BIOTIC Species Information for Gobius couchi
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| Researched by | Karen Riley | Data supplied by | MarLIN |
| Refereed by | Prof. Robert Patzner | ||
| General Biology | |||
| Growth form | Pisciform |
Feeding method | Omnivore |
| Mobility/Movement | Swimmer |
Environmental position | Demersal |
| Typical food types | Algae, crustaceans, bivalves and polychaetes. | Habit | Free living |
| Bioturbator | Flexibility | High (>45 degrees) | |
| Fragility | Intermediate | Size | Small-medium(3-10cm) |
| Height | Insufficient information | Growth Rate | Insufficient information |
| Adult dispersal potential | No information found | Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Solitary | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | Gobius couchi is a rare British marine fish which feeds on algae, crustaceans, bivalves and polychaetes. It is known to reach a maximum of 9 cm in length and has a life span of approximately 6 years. | ||
| Biology References | Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Wheeler, 1994, | ||
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