Fin's Fish Guide
The Divine dwarfgoby (Eviota epiphanes) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 1 cm.
Description
The Divine dwarfgoby is one of the very smallest reef fishes, a dwarfgoby (Gobiidae) from the central Pacific, around Hawaii. The species grows to only about 1.4 cm and has a slender, partly translucent body with fine markings. As a bottom-dweller it perches on or under coral of shallow reefs and eats minute zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Divine dwarfgoby?
The Divine dwarfgoby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Divine dwarfgoby live?
The Divine dwarfgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Kiribati, Japan, Johnston I., Hawaii, Ogasawara Is.
How big does the Divine dwarfgoby get?
The Divine dwarfgoby grows to a maximum of about 1 cm.
Is the Divine dwarfgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Divine dwarfgoby is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Eviota
More from the family Gobiidae
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