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Hazeus ingressus Engin, Larson & Irmak, 2018 Immigrant goby |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.22 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; marine; depth range 5 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Mediterranean Sea. Lessepsian migrant. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is distinguished by the following characters: absence of a black spot/blotch at rear of first dorsal fin; D2 I,8; A I,8-9; pectoral fin rays 17-18; scales in lateral series 25-28; predorsal scales ctenoid 6-7; gill rakers short and stout 2+8; suborbital rows of sensory papillae with rows a and c in reduced and disorganised transverse pattern (Ref. 119377). | |||
| Biology: | This species was observed in vegetated [Lessepsian seagrass Halophila stipulacea (Forsskål) Ascherson, 1867] soft bottom and sloping habitats and also prefers areas where the water movement is limited, such as in sheltered bays. Populations were observed at 5-20 m depth but were more abundant at 7-15 m depth with approximately 1-3 individuals per sq.m (Ref. 119377). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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