Redspot dwarfgoby

📖 Overview

Redspot dwarfgoby (Eviota rubrimaculata) 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 6 and 8 metres. With a trophic level of 2.9, 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 is distinguished by the following characters: cephalic sensory-canal pore system pattern 2 (lacking only H [IT] pore); some pectoral-fin rays branched (11-15th rays); dorsal/anal fin-ray formula 9/8; absence of the 5th pelvic-fin ray; absence of the following - prominent distinct dark spots on pectoral-fin base, caudal-peduncle spot over preural centrum, postocular spots, and the strong and dark spots on caudal fin; anal-fin base with 2 dark spots; first dorsal fin clear with some light orange on anterodorsal portion and dark distal margin; second dorsal fin with red-orange spots on basal half, distal margin black and yellow; the body with bright red markings .: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Redspot dwarfgoby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Redspot dwarfgoby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Redspot dwarfgoby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 6 - 8 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Ryukyu Is.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

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