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

Researchers have identified a new species of dwarfgoby, Eviota bikiniensis, from Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands. This discovery is notable for its unique morphological traits, including the absence of cephalic sensory-canal pores, thickened unbranched pectoral-fin rays, no fifth pelvic-fin ray, and a distinctive blue-white elongated first dorsal-fin spine in males. The study highlights the biodiversity of this UNESCO-listed nuclear test site, offering insights into the adaptability and diversity of marine life in such environments.

Erdmann, M. V., Greenfield, D. W., & Ichida, N. K. (2025). Eviota bikiniensis, a new dwarfgoby from Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands (Teleostei: Gobiidae). Ocean Science Foundation. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.17794265