First Record of Chromogobius zebratus (Gobiidae) for the Mediterranean Coast of Turkey

The Kolombatovic's goby Chromogobius zebratus, was caught for the first time from the Turkish coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The lateral-line system and morphometric features of this species were examined.

Anahtar Kelimeler:

Gobiidae, Chromogobius zebratus, Mediterranean Sea

First Record of Chromogobius zebratus (Gobiidae) for the Mediterranean Coast of Turkey

Keywords:

Gobiidae, Chromogobius zebratus, Mediterranean Sea,

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