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Gobio

Gobio

9.9
A small freshwater fish that lives in rivers and lakes in Europe and Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Ichthyologists have discovered a new species within the Gobio genus.

Examples

  • The genus Gobio consists of several species commonly found in European rivers.

  • Freshwater aquariums sometimes include Gobio species due to their small size and peaceful nature.

  • The Gobio is known for its slender body.

  • Many Gobios inhabit the rivers of Eastern Europe.

  • The genus Gobio consists of several species commonly found in European rivers.

  • Ichthyologists have discovered a new species within the Gobio genus.

  • Freshwater aquariums sometimes include Gobio species due to their small size and peaceful nature.

Synonyms

gudgeon
vsGobio
  • UK
1 9.9

A small freshwater fish often used as bait

is a narrower scientific group of small freshwater fish in rivers and lakes

Compounds

Gobio gobio
  • Specialized
9.9

A small thin European fish that lives in fresh water and is used as bait

Surface Forms

Gobio singular
Gobios plural

Etymology

Gobio comes from the Latin word gobio, which means 'gudgeon', a small freshwater fish and is like the English word gudgeon. That's why scientists use Gobio as the name for a group of small fish found in rivers and lakes in Europe and Asia.