False-Comet Dwarfgoby

Eviota oculineata

False-Comet Dwarfgoby

This dwarfgoby favours outer reef slopes washed by clear oceanic water, where it rests alone on outcrops of coralline algae or live plate corals. It is a shallow species, recorded from a metre down to around 35 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Eviota

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1540018.

FAQ

How deep does the False-Comet Dwarfgoby live?
The False-Comet Dwarfgoby (Eviota oculineata) is typically found at 1–35 m.
Is the False-Comet Dwarfgoby dangerous to divers?
The False-Comet Dwarfgoby is harmless to divers.
How big does the False-Comet Dwarfgoby get?
The False-Comet Dwarfgoby grows to about 1.1 cm.