Specimen Information

Neogobius melanostomus
Neogobius melanostomus
(Round Goby)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID33713
GroupFishes
GenusNeogobius
Speciesmelanostomus
Common NameRound Goby
StateIL
CountyCook
LocalityLake Michigan in Calumet Harbor (Chicago area)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLake Michigan
HUC8 Number04190000
HUC10 NameLake Michigan
HUC10 Number0419000002
HUC12 NameLake Michigan
HUC12 Number041900000200
Map
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Collection Year1995
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
Commentsbreeding extensively; densities of young-of-year (counted in multiple 60cm square quadrats) average 46/m2, adults average 13/m2
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year ClassYOY & ad
Sizedensity YOY 46/m2, Adult 13/m2


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/26/2024].

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