Eyre's dwarfgoby
📖 Overview
Eyre's dwarfgoby (Eviota eyreae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 1.1 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7. This species is distinguished by the following characters: cephalic sensory-canal pore system lacking the IT and PITO pores, while the AITO pore is not enlarged or double; lacks the dark spot over the preural centrum area; dorsal/anal-fin formula is 7/7; 16 pectoral-fin rays, some are branched; when alive, the body has many brick-red markings .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eyre's dwarfgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Eyre's dwarfgoby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Eyre's dwarfgoby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 3 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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