Author: (Berg, 1916)
FBname: Caucasian dwarf goby
Remark: Kavraiskii 1916 is a nomen nudum (M. Kottelat, pers. comm.)
Comments: Inhabit fresh to hyper-saline waters (to 55 ppt) of lakes, estuaries and lagoons, in shallow areas with much weed.  Feed on small crustaceans and chironomid larvae (Ref.12215); larvae of the mussel <i>Dreissena polymorpha</i> (Ref. 59043).  Lives less than 2 years. Spawns after first winter. Eggs are attached to the roof of a cavity under stones, plant material or shells and are defended by male. Postlarvae are pelagic. (Ref.59043).