Dorsal-spot dwarfgoby
📖 Overview
Dorsal-spot dwarfgoby (Eviota dorsimaculata), first described by Tornabene, Ahmadia & Williams, 2013 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 1.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 5 to 32 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): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: dorsal/anal formula 8/8; branched pectoral-fin rays; 5th pelvic-fin ray less than 1/10 length of 4th ray, often rudimentary; a dark spot on caudal peduncle, usually restricted to above lateral midline; urogenital papilla not fimbriate or rugose .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dorsal-spot dwarfgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 5 - 32 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Marquesas Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Dorsal-spot dwarfgoby.
🔍 Similar Species
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