Caspian tadpole goby
The Caspian tadpole goby ("Benthophilus macrocephalus") is a species of goby which is widespread in the basin of the Caspian Sea, specifically in the near-estuary zone of the rivers and in small bays. It is a common species in the Volga River delta near Astrakhan, occurred in the deltas of rivers Terek, Ural, Samur. During the warmer months, this species prefers to live at depths of from , moving in the colder months to depths of . It can reach a length of TL.