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Eviota pardalota Lachner & Karnella, 1978 Leopard dwarfgoby |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 17 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Persian Gulf. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Dorsal to anal fin-ray formula 8/7; caudal fin rounded, slightly shorter than head. | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in coral reefs or rubble bottoms. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 June 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||