Cran's Bully [Gobiomorphus alpinus]
Description
Cran's Bully, or Gobiomorphus alpinus, is a species of goby endemic to the rivers and lakes of New Zealand's South Island. It is a small fish, typically around 7 cm in length. Cran's Bully is adapted to colder, alpine environments and has a distinctive dark coloration with lighter spots. It feeds on small crustaceans and insect larvae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Gobies
Gobiiformes
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| Family |
Eleotridae
Eleotridae
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| Genus |
Bully sleepers
Dormitator
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