Twospot dwarfgoby
📖 Overview
Twospot dwarfgoby (Eviota distigma), first described by Jordan & Seale, 1906 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 2.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 1 to 10 metres. It occurs in Tropical 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): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Dorsal to anal fin-ray formula 8/8. : elongated; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Twospot dwarfgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 10 m . Tropical; 30°N - 25°S north to Japan (Ryukyu and Ogasawara islands), through Micronesia to Line Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eviota stigmapteron | Smith | 1958 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Twospot dwarfgoby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 25 records indexed .
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