Spotted Goby and Similar Species
Redigobius macrostoma
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Knight Goby
Stigmatogobius sadanundio
Key differences: While also spotted, S. sadanundio typically has more defined, often larger, black spots arranged in rows, and usually exhibits a more robust body shape. Its mouth is not as distinctly large and upward-pointing as R. macrostoma.
Freshwater Goby
Glossogobius giuris
Key differences: G. giuris is generally larger, has a more elongated and cylindrical body, and its spots are often less distinct or form more of a mottled pattern rather than discrete spots. Its mouth is terminal, not superior.
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