Where Does Monkey Goby Live?

Monkey Goby lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Monkey Goby

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters, from 0.5 to 10 meters, but can occur deeper.

Environment

Prefers rivers, estuaries, and coastal lagoons with sandy, muddy, or rocky substrates. Often found in areas with moderate to strong currents and abundant cover such as submerged vegetation, rocks, or debris. Tolerant of a wide range of salinities, from fresh to brackish water.

Geographic range

Native to the Black Sea, Azov Sea, and Caspian Sea basins, including their inflowing rivers (e.g., Danube, Dnieper, Don, Volga). Invasive populations are established in many European rivers and canals, including the Rhine, Elbe, and Vistula, and have spread to the Baltic Sea basin.

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