The Leopard Dwarfgoby – Eviota pardalota is a small, attractive fish belonging to the Goby family. Its distinctive spotted pattern and diminutive size make it a fascinating subject for marine enthusiasts.
Description & Characteristics
The Leopard Dwarfgoby – Eviota pardalota is a miniature fish, reaching a maximum size of only 2.2 cm. Its body is elongated and slender, adorned with a striking pattern of dark brown or black spots on a lighter background.
Habitat and Occurrence
The Leopard Dwarfgoby – Eviota pardalota is a common inhabitant of coral reefs. Its distribution ranges from the depths of 2.0 meters to 17.0 meters, making it a resident of both shallow and deeper reef environments. This species is often encountered in the Indo-Pacific region, where it thrives in tropical and subtropical marine zones.
Taxonomy
The species Eviota pardalota belongs to the Class: Teleostei, Order: Gobiiformes, and Family: Gobiidae. This classification places it within a diverse group of fish known for their small size and often cryptic habits.
Feeding
The Leopard Dwarfgoby – Eviota pardalota is a carnivorous fish, feeding primarily on small invertebrates such as brine shrimp nauplii, brine shrimps, and mysis. Its small size and agile movements allow it to effectively hunt and consume these tiny prey items in its coral reef habitat.
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