redbelly dwarfgoby
| Scientific name | Eviota nigriventris |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Giltay |
| Year of description | 1933 |
| IUCN category | DD |
| Family | Gobiidae |
| Genus | Eviota |
Introduction
Eviota nigriventris, commonly known as redbelly dwarfgoby, is a little salt water fish from the Indonesian seas.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size2.8 cm
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Maximum size3 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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Patternrayure horizontale
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Average size2.8 cm
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Maximum size3 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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Patternrayure horizontale
How to recognize the redbelly dwarfgoby ?
The redbelly dwarfgoby measures between 2.8 and 3 cm. Given its small size, this species is commonly referred to as a "dwarf" animal. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly rouge, noir and beige body. The also has beige rayure horizontale.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The redbelly dwarfgoby is a fish living in small groups naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous . Measuring only a few centimeters, this small species tends to be discreet and hide in the presence of larger neighbors.
Although the redbelly dwarfgoby is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare
The redbelly dwarfgoby is a fish ovipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature22 - 28 °C
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Depth10 - 150 m
Biotope presentation
The redbelly dwarfgoby is most often found at a depth between 10m and 150m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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