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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Saipan dwarfgoby

Eviota saipanensis Fowler, 1945
Max Length
2.6 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Saipan dwarfgoby (Eviota saipanensis) 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 2.6 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Eviota saipanensis
Authority
Fowler, 1945
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.6 cm
Latitude
28°S – 26°N
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Teleostei
Teleostei
Order
Gobiiformes
Gobiiformes
Family
Gobiidae
Gobiidae
Genus
Eviota
Eviota
Species
Saipan dwarfgoby
Eviota saipanensis

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. : fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Saipan dwarfgoby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Saipan dwarfgoby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Saipan dwarfgoby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; 26°N - 28°S, 101°E - 123°W Central Pacific from south Taiwan, Vietnam, Palau, Federated States of Micronesia (Fais Atoll, Yap State and Saipan), Guam.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.1±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01023 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
2.6cm
Dorsal Spines
7
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
1
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
26°N – 28°S
Described By
Fowler, 1945

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .

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