Species of fish
The Don tadpole-goby (Benthophilus durrelli) is a species of goby widespread in the basin of the Sea of Azov, specifically in the lower Don River and Tsimlyansk Reservoir.[2] This species is found in rivers, reservoirs and river mouths, but is not known to enter seas. It is introduced and invasive upstream the Volga River, e.g. the Kuibyshev Reservoir.[1] This fish can reach a length of 6.6 centimetres (2.6 in) SL. Life span is about one year.[3]
Etymology
This species was named after the English author and naturalist Gerald Durrell (1925–1995).[4]
References
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