Eviota hoesei

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Eviota hoesei
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Gobiidae
Genus: Eviota
Species: E. hoesei
Binomial name
Eviota hoesei
Gill & Jewett 2004

Eviota hoesei is a species of goby associated with reefs and tide pools. It has a limited distribution in the southwest Pacific, being found around New Caledonia, Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island and the Elizabeth and Middleton Reefs. Within this limited area this is an abundant species.

Like most members of its genus, this is a tiny fish, the standard length never exceeding 20 mm. Coloration seems to vary with depth: those found near to the surface tend to be green while those found at depths of 18 m or deeper tend to be red. The most prominent diagnostic feature is two dark spots at the base of the pectoral fin.

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