The burrowing goby Trypauchen vagina (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) has been reported from Brazil for the first time. This goby occurs naturally in the Indo-Pacific region, where it is typically… Click to show full abstract
The burrowing goby Trypauchen vagina (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) has been reported from Brazil for the first time. This goby occurs naturally in the Indo-Pacific region, where it is typically found burrowed in the bottom substrata of marine or brackish waters. Given its rapid development, extended longevity, and multiple spawning cycles, the species is represented by large populations in Asian countries. We discuss the occurrence of this species in Brazilian waters, and concluded that it was introduced via the ballast water of vessels arriving from Asia. We also compare this exotic taxon with the native Brazilian gobies that have burrowing habits, including Akko dionaea, Microdesmus, and Gobioides. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Journal Title: Journal of fish biology
Year Published: 2022
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