Blacknose dwarfgoby

📖 Overview

Blacknose dwarfgoby (Sueviota atrinasa) 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 cm. It occurs at depths between 18 and 20 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): 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. Second dorsal fin with 1 spine and 9 soft rays; second dorsal spines filamentous in males. Anterior nasal tube elongate, 10-15% HL, black except at extreme base. An oblique black spot behind orbit, followed by 2 black vertical bars on each side of the nape. Presence of an anterior and, usually, a posterior interorbital pore; a postocular and an infraorbital pore; preopercular pores absent ; characterized further by longitudinal scale series 24; ctenoid scales on body except cycloid near midline of abdomen and anterolaterally behind lower pectoral fin base; scaleless head, nape, pectoral fin base and breast; depth of body 4.3 in SL .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Blacknose dwarfgoby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Blacknose dwarfgoby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Blacknose dwarfgoby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 18 - 20 m . Tropical West Pacific.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

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