Twin-occipital dwarfgoby
📖 Overview
Twin-occipital dwarfgoby (Eviota bimaculata), first described by Lachner & Karnella, 1980 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 2.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. Remarks: pectoral fins large, diamond shaped; caudal fin rounded.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Twin-occipital dwarfgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical South and Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Twin-occipital Dwarfgoby · Twospot Eviota · Twospot Fringedfin Goby · Twospot Goby |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Twin-occipital dwarfgoby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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