Gudgeon
Freshwater
Irish Name:
Goidín
Goidín
Scientific Name:
Gobio gobio
Gobio gobio
Description
Small bottom-dwelling fish found in clean rivers and streams. Popular bait fish.
Identification
Elongated body. Two small barbels. Silvery with dark spots along lateral line.
Species Information
- Category Coarse
- Habitat Freshwater
- Average Weight 0.03 kg
Specimen Threshold
Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) qualifying sizes:
Weight
0.057 kg
(0.13 lbs)