Sharknose goby (Elacatinus evelynae)

Scientific name: Elacatinus evelynae B?hlke & Robins, 1968

The Sharknose goby (Elacatinus evelynae) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Western Atlantic, Bahamas and the Lesser Antilles to the northern coast of South America. Also Antilles and western Caribbean.

Sharknose goby care at a glance

Temperature: 22–27°C (72–81°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 11 - 12. Yellow stripe in front of each eye, joining near tip of snout to form V. Mouth inferior; snout overhangs upper lip, connected by frenum. A black stripe beginning on snout, passing through lower part of eye, across upper end of gill opening onto body where it broadens and continues along lower side to end of caudal fin.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Elacatinus evelynae
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.0
Depth range: 1–53 m (3–174 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 53 m, usually 1 - 50 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Atlantic: Bahamas and the Lesser Antilles to the northern coast of South America. Also Antilles and western Caribbean.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)