Larson's sueviota
📖 Overview
Larson's sueviota (Sueviota larsonae) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 40 and 82 metres. With a trophic level of 3.1, 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 - 10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Second dorsal usually with 1 spine and 9 soft rays; first dorsal spine filamentous, reaching near end of second dorsal fin. Pectoral fin 17-19 (rarely 17). Pelvic fin with complete basal membrane and a fraenum, forming a typical gobiid cup-shaped disc. Anterior nasal tube short, 5.7- 7% HL; distal quarter of tube black. Pores present: a posterior nasal, an anterior and a posterior interorbital, a postocular, an infraorbital and 2 preoperculars. Midline of belly naked .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Larson's sueviota is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 40 - 82 m . Tropical Central Pacific: northwestern Australia and the South China Sea; undoubtedly widespread.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Larson's Sueviota · Larson’s Sueviota |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Togeawaseisohaze · トゲアワセイソハゼ |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Góbio-anão-de-Larson |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Larson's sueviota.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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