Hairfin dwarfgoby
📖 Overview
Inhabits rubble of lagoon reefs . Also occurs in various reef habitats to about 15 meters depth . Occurs in small groups (Ref 90102).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7. This species is distinguished by the following characters: cephalic sensory-canal pore system lacks the IT pore (pattern 2); unbranched pectoral-fin rays; dorsal/anal-fin formula is 8/7; fifth pelvic-fin ray 40% of fourth ray; abdomen without the black peritoneum clearly visible externally; upper portion of pectoral-fin base with a dark spot when dead, and which is lacking or less visible in life; when alive. there is a distinctive red line running from the tip of the lower jaw back under the eye across the cheek . : elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Hairfin dwarfgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 30 m . Tropical; 10°N - 23°S east and northward to Japan (Ryukyu Islands); east through Micronesia (Palau, Guam, Federated States of Micronesia [Yap], Kiribati [Gilbert Islands]); including New Caledonia, Samoa, and French Polynesia; south through Melanesia to Australia (Great Barrier Reef).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Hair-fin Pygmy-goby · Hairfin Pygmy Goby · Hairfin Pygmy-goby · Prasites Pygmy Goby · Red And White-spotted Pygmygoby · Red and Whitespotted Pygmygoby · hairfin eviota |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Aoisohaze · アオイソハゼ |
| 🌍SMO | Mano'o-lele |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 胸斑磯塘鱧 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eviota parasites | Jordan & Seale | 1906 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Hairfin dwarfgoby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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