Author: (Verga, 1841)
FBname: Adriatic dwarf goby
Comments: A short-lived species (less than 2 years) which inhabits shallow, well vegetated habitats - streams, lakes, estuaries, lagoons, lower reaches of rivers, springs and brooks.  Feeds on invertebrates.  Spawns after first winter in April-August.; females may spawn every 10-15 days during the season.  Males defend eggs in cavities under stones, plant material or shells; may overturn and clean suitable shells for spawning and these are then covered with substrate.  Postlarvae are pelagic (Ref. 59043).