Lewis's wriggler
📖 Overview
Lewis's wriggler (Rotuma lewisi), first described by Springer, 1988 is a tiny fish in the family Xenisthmidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 2.40 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Lewis's wriggler is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lewis's wriggler is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 11 m . Tropical Pacific Ocean: Fiji (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Lewis's wriggler |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Rotuma-de-Lewis |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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