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The current status of the Giant goby, Gobius cobitis pallas, in the British Isles 1992

Abstract

A number of sites on the coasts of Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, where the giant goby had previously been recorded were revisited during November and December 1992 to assess its current status.

Populations were found in the location of Portscatho, Falmouth, Helford, Porthleven and on St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly. Despite previous records for Wembury and West Looe none were found after thorough searches, and it must be assumed that these populations have declined or are absent. In recent years these shores have been regularly used by student groups in the study of shore fish ecology, and it is possible that regular rockpool sampling might have taken its toll on the giant goby. Other potential threats to rockpool communities are reviewed and recommendations made on further investigation and monitoring programmes.

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Resource type Publication

Topic category Environment

Reference date 1992··

Citation
Potts, G.W. & Swaby, S.E. 1992. The current status of the Giant goby, Gobius cobitis pallas, in the British Isles. JNCC, Peterborough.

Lineage
Pilot study of the distribution, status and potential vulnerability of the giant goby, Gobius cobitis, in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Responsible organisation
Communications, JNCC publisher

Limitations on public access No limitations

Use constraints Available under the Open Government Licence 3.0

Metadata date 2025·10·30

Metadata point of contact
Communications, JNCC

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