The Signalfin dwarfgoby (Eviota sigillata) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The signalfin dwarfgoby is a very small dwarfgoby (Gobiidae) from shallow reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 2 cm and has a slender, semi-translucent body with reddish bars and large eyes. It is one of the shortest-lived vertebrates in the world: after a larval phase at sea it often lives only a few weeks as an adult. As a bottom-dweller near coral it snaps at small zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Signalfin dwarfgoby?
The Signalfin dwarfgoby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Signalfin dwarfgoby live?
The Signalfin dwarfgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Signalfin dwarfgoby get?
The Signalfin dwarfgoby grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Signalfin dwarfgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Signalfin dwarfgoby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Eviota
More from the family Gobiidae
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