Round goby
Neogobius melanostomus (Pallas, 1814)
Invasive summary
A bottom-dwelling fish introduced to the Great Lakes through ballast water.
Known impacts
Competes with native benthic fish, consumes eggs, and changes food web pathways.
Management notes
Prevent spread through bait rules, ballast controls, and public education.
Native range
Eurasia
Regions where reported
- CA - 40 public points
- US - 40 public points