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Susan's pygmygoby (Eviota susanae) — Gobiidae

Susan's pygmygoby

Eviota susanae
Family: Gobiidae

The Susan's pygmygoby (Eviota susanae) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 2 cm.

Length
1.9 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
1.0–5.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Range
Oceania: Hawaii

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Description

The Susan's pygmygoby is a very small dwarfgoby (Gobiidae) from shallow reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 2-3 cm and has a slender, semi-translucent body with fine markings and large eyes. As a bottom-dweller it perches on or near coral and in crevices and snaps at small zooplankton and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Susan's pygmygoby?

The Susan's pygmygoby has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly brown.

Where does the Susan's pygmygoby live?

The Susan's pygmygoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Hawaii

How big does the Susan's pygmygoby get?

The Susan's pygmygoby grows to a maximum of about 2 cm.

Is the Susan's pygmygoby dangerous to humans?

No, the Susan's pygmygoby 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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All data

Identification

English name
Susan's pygmygoby sourced
Scientific name
Eviota susanae
Family
Gobiidae
Other names
Susan's pygmygoby; Susan's dwarfgoby verified

Appearance

Size class
Small verified
Max length (cm)
1.9 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Brown inferred
Tail shape
Rounded inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
1.0 verified
Max depth (m)
5.0 verified
Natural range
Oceania: Hawaii sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore inferred
Diet (detail)
Small fishes, crustaceans and invertebrates inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known. inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Small in size and barely an angling target; mostly caught incidentally or as baitfish. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified
First aid
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. verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Eviota

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