Santana's dwarfgoby
📖 Overview
Santana's dwarfgoby (Eviota santanai) 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 1.3 cm. It occurs at depths between 5 and 8 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): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: cephalic sensory-canal pore system lacks the IT and PITO pores, AITO pore not enlarged or paired, and POP pores are small; some pectoral-fin rays are branched; dorsal/anal formula 8/8; body with 6 body bars, a black midcaudal peduncle spot centered on the last bar; occipital spot absent; color in life includes pinkish-mauve bars that are red dorsally .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Santana's dwarfgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 8 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Santana's dwarfgoby.
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