Indian dwarfgoby
📖 Overview
Indian dwarfgoby (Eviota indica), first described by Lachner & Karnella, 1980 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 1.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 2 to 5 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 Near Threatened.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Indian dwarfgoby is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Indian dwarfgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 5 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Reunion, Mauritius, Cargados Carajos, and Seychelles.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Indian dwarfgoby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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