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Acheron Spring Goby

Knipowitschia milleri (Ahnelt & Bianco 1990)

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Occurs in lowland water bodies (Ref. 26100); in clear, nearly stagnant, temperate, sometimes slightly brackish waters with abundant submerged vegetation and sand or mud bottom. It lives up to 2 years. Spawns in February-March; juveniles free swimming while adults are benthic. Feeds on chironomid larvae and small crustaceans. Threatened for habitat are largely drained and filled with garbage (Ref. 59043).
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Acheron spring goby

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Knipowitschia milleri, the Acheron Spring goby, is a species of goby endemic to Greece where it can be found in nearly stagnant, clear, fresh to very slightly brackish waters with abundant weed growth. This species can reach a length of 2.6 centimetres (1.0 in) SL.[2]

Description

The largest recorded specimen was 2.6 centimeters long, the oldest recorded specimen was two years old.[2]

Distribution and ecology

It is restricted to the river Acheron delta in Greece. It is found in fresh and slightly brackish waters, often with abundant vegetation, and sand or mud substrates.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Crivelli, A.J. (2006). "Knipowitschia milleri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2006: e.T11029A3240157. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2006.RLTS.T11029A3240157.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Knipowitschia milleri" in FishBase. June 2013 version.
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Acheron spring goby: Brief Summary

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Knipowitschia milleri, the Acheron Spring goby, is a species of goby endemic to Greece where it can be found in nearly stagnant, clear, fresh to very slightly brackish waters with abundant weed growth. This species can reach a length of 2.6 centimetres (1.0 in) SL.

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