Eviota niedenthali, a new dwarfgoby from Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands (Teleostei: Gobiidae)

Researchers have identified and described Eviota niedenthali, a new species of dwarf goby from Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands. This discovery contributes to the biodiversity documentation of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, particularly in regions with limited exploration like the Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test Site. The species is characterized by unique morphological traits, including a specific dorsal/anal-fin formula (8/8), branched pectoral-fin rays, absence of a fifth pelvic-fin ray, and distinctive black spots on the caudal peduncle and pectoral-fin base. The study employed detailed morphological analysis to distinguish this species from others in the Eviota genus, highlighting its significance for marine biodiversity research.

Greenfield, D., Erdmann, M., & Ichida, N. (2026). Eviota niedenthali, a new dwarfgoby from Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands (Teleostei: Gobiidae). Journal of the Ocean Science Foundation. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.20299413