Polkadot dwarfgoby
📖 Overview
Polkadot dwarfgoby (Eviota maculosa) 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 1.8 cm. It occurs at depths between 2 and 6 metres. With a trophic level of 3, 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): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. This species of Eviota with cephalic sensory-canal pore system lacking only an IT pore (Pattern 2); dorsal/anal fin-ray formula 9/8; some pectoral-fin rays branched; fifth pelvic-fin ray present; urogenital papilla of male wide with straight smooth sides and many small papillae on end; no wedge-shaped mark at caudal-fin base and no dark spot over preural centrum; no distinct dark spots on pectoral-fin base; no postocular spot, but an oblong-to-teardrop-shaped mark dorsolaterally on head behind upper portion of eye; edges of scale pockets darkly pigmented; large round black spots on spines of first dorsal fin, about 1/3 pupil diameter, in larger males; large round spots usually on second dorsal and anal fins .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Polkadot dwarfgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 6 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Polkadot dwarfgoby.
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