Fiery dwarfgoby
📖 Overview
Fiery dwarfgoby (Sueviota pyrios) 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. With a trophic level of 3, 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. This species is distinguished by the following characters: D VI + I,8, with the first 2 spines filamentous; A I,8; 16 pectoral-fin rays, all unbranched; pelvic fins long, the longest one reaching middle of urogenital papilla, all rays are branched; without pelvic frenum; presence of cephalic sensory-canal pores POP, NA, AITO, PITO, SOT, and AOT; colouration in life light orange-red, each scale with a bright orange-red arc, dorsal-fin and caudal-fin elements with prominent rows of red spots; 2 vertically aligned, well-separated, reddish clusters of chromatophores on pectoral-fin base, each with a blackish mark at center of cluster .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Fiery dwarfgoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Fiery dwarfgoby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Fiery dwarfgoby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 10 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba, Israel.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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