Fjord dwarfgoby
📖 Overview
Fjord dwarfgoby (Eviota kathyae) 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 1.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 35 and 40 metres. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: unbranched pectoral fin rays; a cephalic sensory-canal pore system lacking only the IT pore; a dorsal/anal-fin formula of 8/7; absence of fifth pelvic-fin ray; a black blotch at caudal-fin base; absence of prominent lines crossing caudal fin; and iris above pupil crossed by an unbroken red bar .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fjord dwarfgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 35 - 40 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Papua New Guinea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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