Elacatinus evelynae is a very small, torpedo-shaped fish. It can reach a maximum length of 4 cm (1.6 in). It has a yellow stripe in front of each eye that joins to form a V near the tip of its snout. Black stripes run under … See more

They inhabit coral reefs in clear ocean waters at a depth of 1–53 m (3 ft 3 in – 173 ft 11 in). The reported temperature range where they are found is 22 to 27 °C (72 to 81 °F). These … See more

They are monogamous and are usually found in pairs near coral heads. Both males and females show aggression towards potential … See more

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E. evelynae is a cleaner fish as indicated by one of its common names, the Caribbean cleaning goby. They feed on ectoparasites and … See more

The specific name honours Evelyn McCutcheon (1894–1977), of Salt Cay in the Bahamas, who provided hospitality to James Erwin Böhlke and his fellow ichthyologist See more