Tidewater Goby Investigations - 2010 North Coast Populations

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Charles D. Chamberlain
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Report
Facility
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The Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office is a field office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Our work in northern California includes scientific assessments, habitat restoration, and conservation of listed species.
Program
A man is fishing in a boat with three young girls. The kids are excitedly pulling a fish out of the water.
Healthy fisheries and waters are the foundation of America’s outdoor traditions and give us the freedom to fish, boat, and enjoy the benefits of outdoor recreation. The Fish and Aquatic Conservation programs work with states, tribes, and communities to provide a comprehensive approach to freshwater...
Species
Close-up of a small fish resting at the bottom of a clear container.

The tidewater goby is a small, elongate, grey-brown fish that rarely exceeds 2 in. standard length. It is characterized by large pectoral fins. The 2005 recovery plan and 2014 proposed rule provide additional basic species information (Service 2005, pp. 2–6; Service 2014, pp. 14341–14342).

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