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 | ||
| 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 |
| Biological zone | Lower Eulittoral Sublittoral Fringe Upper Infralittoral Lower Infralittoral Upper Circalittoral |
Wave exposure | |
| 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, | ||
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