Fin's Fish Guide
The Queensland dwarfgoby (Eviota queenslandica) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 2 cm.
Description
The Queensland dwarfgoby is an extremely small goby (Gobiidae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to only a few centimetres and has a translucent body with fine pigment spots. It inhabits rubble and algal-covered patches of dead reef at shallow depths, usually between 1 and 6 m. On the bottom it snaps at very small zooplankton and small invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Queensland dwarfgoby?
The Queensland dwarfgoby has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a spots pattern. Extremely small, translucent goby of rubble and algae patches on shallow dead reef.
Where does the Queensland dwarfgoby live?
The Queensland dwarfgoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Pacific; rubble and algal patches of dead reef.
How big does the Queensland dwarfgoby get?
The Queensland dwarfgoby grows to a maximum of about 2 cm.
Is the Queensland dwarfgoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Queensland dwarfgoby is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Queensland dwarfgoby edible?
The Queensland dwarfgoby is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Eviota
More from the family Gobiidae
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