Storthynx Dwarfgoby (Eviota storthynx)

Also known as Belly-spotted Pygmygoby, Gudgeon, Pygmy Goby, Reef Goby, Rosy Eviota, Storthynx Pygmygoby

Description

Also known as Belly-spotted Pygmygoby, Gudgeon, Pygmy Goby, Reef Goby, Rosy Eviota, Storthynx Pygmygoby.

Found singly on eelgrass patches and rocky areas over coral flats, mangroves and shallow coastal reefs rich in algae growth.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 2.5cm
Depth - 0-2m
Widespread Indo-Pacific

Reef Gobies have the largest and smallest species usually with very distinctive colouring. Ref: https://www.fishbase.de/summary/7639

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