Specimen Information

Neogobius melanostomus
Neogobius melanostomus
(Round Goby)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1753138
GroupFishes
GenusNeogobius
Speciesmelanostomus
Common NameRound Goby
StateIL
CountyMadison
LocalityMississippi River, river mile 189.9 near Mosenthein and Chouteau Islands
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCahokia-Joachim
HUC8 Number07140101
HUC10 NameMaline Creek-Mississippi River
HUC10 Number0714010104
HUC12 NameMaline Creek-Mississippi River
HUC12 Number071401010401
Map
Collection Day14
Collection Month11
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed
Statusunknown
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierM. Neilson (U.S. Geological Survey)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Preserved round goby on dissecting scope stage, side view facing right
Preserved round goby on dissecting scope stage, ventral view showing joined pelvic fins


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [3/12/2025].

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