The first record of Gobius incognitus (Actinopterygii: Gobiiformes: Gobiidae) from Malta

Abstract

      The first record of Gobius incognitus Kovačić & Šanda, 2016 was reported from Malta. Two specimens were collected at the island of Gozo and stored as unidentified in 2012, several years before the description of Gobius incognitus. A decade later the material was finally identified based on morphology and coloration pattern of preserved specimens. The habitat preferences and geographic distribution of this species are discussed.