Springer's dwarfgoby
📖 Overview
Springer's dwarfgoby (Eviota springeri) 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 1.7 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 15 metres. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7; Vertebrae: 25. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following characters: a dark spot at anterior base of first dorsal fin and one medially at end of caudal peduncle; dorsal/anal fin-ray formula 8/7; cephalic sensory pore system pattern 2, no IT pore; unbranched pectoral-fin rays; first dorsal fin of male may be elongate; the fifth pelvic-fin ray small, one-tenth to three-tenths length of fourth pelvic fin ray .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Springer's dwarfgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Springer's dwarfgoby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Springer's dwarfgoby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 15 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Seychelles (the Amirantes), Cargados Carajos Shoals (Mauritius), Chagos Archipelago, and possibly Sri Lanka.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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