Sand-Table Dwarfgoby

Eviota abax

Sand-Table Dwarfgoby

A dwarfgoby barely longer than a fingernail, the male claims a small hole, rock crack or empty oyster shell as a nest. He courts passing females with a head up, open mouthed, fins flared display, leading them in to spawn while seeing off rival males.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278579.

FAQ

Is the Sand-Table Dwarfgoby dangerous to divers?
The Sand-Table Dwarfgoby is harmless to divers.
How big does the Sand-Table Dwarfgoby get?
The Sand-Table Dwarfgoby grows to about 4 cm.