Where Does Round Goby Live?

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

Where to find Round Goby

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters (0.5-10 meters), but can occur at depths up to 60 meters.

Environment

Prefers rocky, sandy, or gravelly substrates in lakes, rivers, and estuaries. Often found in areas with abundant cover such as submerged logs, rocks, and artificial structures. Tolerant of a wide range of water quality conditions, including degraded habitats.

Geographic range

Native to the Black, Azov, and Caspian Seas and their associated drainages. Introduced and invasive in the Great Lakes basin of North America, numerous European rivers (e.g., Rhine, Danube, Vistula), and the Baltic Sea.

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