Dusted dwarfgoby
📖 Overview
Dusted dwarfgoby (Eviota specca) 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 5 and 14 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): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: cephalic sensory pore system pattern 1 (complete); 8/8 dorsal/anal-fin formula; body heavily sprinkled with chromatophores; upper pectoral-fin base pigmented; 4 subcutaneous body bars between anal-fin origin and caudal-fin base; occipital spot absent; pale opercular membrane; first dorsal fin sprinkled with small melanophores and chromatophores; caudal peduncle with no distinct dark spot or bar; cheek crossed by dark lines, red spots absent .Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dusted dwarfgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Dusted dwarfgoby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Dusted dwarfgoby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 14 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Japan, Ryukyu Is.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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