Neon Pygmy Goby, also known as Pellucida Pygmy Goby, is a marine fish from the Gobiidae family. It’s scientifically known as Eviota pellucida.
Neon Pygmy Gobies are known to live near the Heliofungia actiniformis mushroom coral in their natural environment. These fish are safe for reef aquariums.
Neon Pygmy Goby Interesting Facts
- Neon Pygmy Goby thrives in the Western Pacific Ocean near coral reefs at depths of 10 to 100 feet.
- This small fish has a maximum length of 0.8 inches (2.1 centimeters) and unique head sensory pores, except for one (IT pore).
- It prefers water temperatures between 72°F to 77°F (22°C to 25°C), found in tropical regions from 14°N to 18°S latitude.
- The species is easily confused with two similar species: E. prasites and E. spilota.
Neon Pygmy Goby Habitat
Neon Pygmy Goby is found in the Western Pacific Ocean. It lives around Japan’s Ryukyu Islands and Micronesia, including Pohnpei, Guam, Marshall Islands, and Kiribati’s Abaiang Atoll.
Some records refer to this fish as Eviota atriventris.
Neon Pygmy Goby lives near coral reefs at depths of 3 to 30 meters (about 10 to 100 feet).
It prefers water temperatures of 72°F to 77°F (22°C to 25°C) and is found in tropical regions at latitudes of 14°N to 18°S.
| Water Temperature: | 72°F to 77°F (22°C to 25°C) |
| Water pH: | Unknown |
| Water Hardness: | Unknown |
Neon Pygmy Goby Physical Characteristics
Size: 0.8 inches (2.1 centimeters)
Neon Pygmy Goby is a tiny fish that grows up to 0.8 inches (2.1 centimeters) long. It has 7 dorsal spines, 8 dorsal soft rays, 1 anal spine, and 7 anal soft rays.
This fish belongs to a group of fish with unique head sensory pores (group 2). It’s missing only one pore (IT pore) and has simple fin rays on its pectoral fins.
The dorsal/anal fin-ray formula is usually 8/7, and the fifth pelvic-fin ray is longer than 30% of the fourth ray’s length. However, it doesn’t have a black abdomen.
Neon Pygmy Goby is easily confused with two other similar species E. prasites and E. spilota due to its appearance.
Neon Pygmy Goby Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Gobiiformes |
| Family: | Gobiidae |
| Genus: | Eviota |
| Scientific Name: | Eviota pellucida |
| Also Known As: | Neon Pygmy Goby, Pellucida Pygmy Goby |
| Conservation Status: | Least Concern |