Grass Goby and Similar Species
Zosterisessor ophiocephalus
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Round Goby
Neogobius melanostomus
Key differences: The Round Goby typically has a single black spot on the anterior dorsal fin, which is absent in the Grass Goby. Grass Gobies are generally larger and have a more elongated, snake-like head profile. Round Gobies also tend to have more pronounced eyes.
Marbled Goby
Proterorhinus marmoratus
Key differences: The Marbled Goby is generally smaller and has a more compressed body. Its nostrils are elongated into small tubes, a feature not present in the Grass Goby. The coloration of the Marbled Goby is often more distinctly marbled.
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