Jewett's dwarfgoby

📖 Overview

Jewett's dwarfgoby (Eviota jewettae) 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 1.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 7 and 33 metres. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. This species is distinguished from congeners by the following set of characters: cephalic sensory-pore system lacking all pores 98% of the time; dorsal/anal fin-ray formula 8/8; pectoral-fin rays 15-16, ventralmost two rays unbranched with at least 2 (but up to 4) lower rays branched at tips above this, remainder of rays unbranched; 4th pelvic-fin ray bifurcated with each branch about 60% of total length of the ray; unbranched 5th pelvic-fin ray 13-20% of 4th; non-filamentous dorsal-fin spines, tubular anterior nares short, less than ½ pupil diameter in length; when alive, body is translucent and crossed by five broad orange to red bands .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Jewett's dwarfgoby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Jewett's dwarfgoby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Jewett's dwarfgoby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 7 - 33 m . Tropical South West Islands), Philippine Islands, Papua New Guinea and Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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