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Eviota fluctiphila
Eviota fluctiphila, commonly known as the surge dwarfgoby, is a species of small fish belonging to the family Gobiidae. It was first described by Greenfield, Erdmann, and Mambrasar in 2022.
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Description
Eviota fluctiphila is a tiny fish, with females reaching a length of about 14.3 mm (0.56 in). The species is characterized by its dark brown coloration with lighter spots, which provides effective camouflage in its natural habitat. Males display a green coloration.
Range & habitat
This species is found in the shallow, high-energy reef habitats of West Papua, Indonesia, specifically around Batu Hitam in the Kawe Island group of the Raja Ampat Archipelago. It inhabits areas with depths ranging from 0.2 to 2 metres (1 to 7 ft).
Wikipedia: “Habitat and distribution”
What it does
Eviota fluctiphila is a nocturnal predator, feeding primarily on small insects, crustaceans, and other aquatic invertebrates. It uses its barbels to detect food in the substrate and is known for its opportunistic feeding habits.
Wikipedia: “Behavior and diet”
Where it lives
Recorded sightings
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geo-referenced records in GBIF, from museums, herbaria and field observers.
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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 1439650.