Eviota aquila
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eviota aquila faces severe threats from coral reef degradation and ocean acidification, which destroy the delicate coral habitats essential for this small goby's survival. Climate change-induced coral bleaching events have dramatically reduced suitable habitat across its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental disturbances and human activities affecting reef ecosystems.
Habitat
Eviota aquila inhabits shallow coral reef environments in tropical marine waters, typically found among branching corals and reef crevices. This small goby species requires healthy coral reef ecosystems with adequate shelter and feeding opportunities provided by the complex reef structure.
