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Afele's dwarfgoby

Afele's dwarfgoby

Eviota afelei

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
1.7999999523162842 cm
Depth Range
0-3m
Family

About

Afele's dwarfgoby (Eviota afelei) is one of the smallest saltwater fish known, measuring less than 2 cm in length. It lives among coral reef habitats in the Indo-Pacific, where it shelters among branching corals and rubble.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 1.7999999523162842 cm
Depth Range 0-3m

Habitat & Distribution

Neritic

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
0-3m
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Taxonomy

Order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Family Gobiidae (Gobies)
Species Eviota afelei

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Afele's dwarfgoby get?
Afele's dwarfgoby can grow up to 1.7999999523162842 cm long.
Where is Afele's dwarfgoby found?
Neritic
What family does Afele's dwarfgoby belong to?
Afele's dwarfgoby (Eviota afelei) belongs to the family Gobiidae (Gobies) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).

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