Elacatinus evelynae
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| Habitat | Size (cm) | Diet | Behaviour | Sex |
| Co | 4 | Cle, Cor, Spo | Pr | F |
Sharknose Goby
Description:
Body long and cylindrical with two dorsal fins and a subterminal mouth. In Antigua (the species has 3 colour morphs) it has a brilliant yellow stripe in front of each eye, joining near the tip of the snout to form a 'V', on the back the 'V' fades into brilliant blue body stripes.
Ecology
Inhabits coral reefs with clear water, preferably in oceanic, insular areas, down to 53 m. In pairs near coral heads. A cleaner that feeds on ectoparasites of other fish, plus coral polyps, sponges and free-living copepods.
Life Cycle:
Females produce demersal adhesive eggs which they attach to the roof of a small cavity within a coral head or the reef itself. After spawning, the male tends and guards the eggs until hatching, usually five to six days later
Body long and cylindrical with two dorsal fins and a subterminal mouth. In Antigua (the species has 3 colour morphs) it has a brilliant yellow stripe in front of each eye, joining near the tip of the snout to form a 'V', on the back the 'V' fades into brilliant blue body stripes.
Ecology
Inhabits coral reefs with clear water, preferably in oceanic, insular areas, down to 53 m. In pairs near coral heads. A cleaner that feeds on ectoparasites of other fish, plus coral polyps, sponges and free-living copepods.
Life Cycle:
Females produce demersal adhesive eggs which they attach to the roof of a small cavity within a coral head or the reef itself. After spawning, the male tends and guards the eggs until hatching, usually five to six days later
Sharknose Goby
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