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''Elacatinus'' is a genus of small marine gobies, often known collectively as the neon gobies. Although only one species, ''E. oceanops'', is technically the "neon goby," because of their similar appearance, other members of the genus are generally labeled neon gobies, as well. Except for a single East Pacific species, all reside in warmer parts of the West Atlantic, including the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. They are known for engaging in symbiosis with other marine creatures by providing them cleaning service that consists of getting rid of ectoparasites on their bodies. In return, ''Elacatinus'' obtain their primary source of food, ectoparasites. ==Species== There are currently 24 recognized species in this genus: * ''Elacatinus atronasus'' J. E. Böhlke & C. R. Robins, 1968 * ''Elacatinus cayman'' Victor, 2014 (Cayman cleaner goby) 〔Victor, B.C. (2014): Three new endemic cryptic species revealed by DNA barcoding of the gobies of the Cayman Islands (Teleostei: Gobiidae). ''Journal of the Ocean Science Foundation, 12: 25-60''.〕 * ''Elacatinus centralis'' Victor, 2014 (Cayman sponge goby) 〔 * ''Elacatinus chancei'' Beebe & Hollister, 1933 (Shortstripe goby) * ''Elacatinus colini'' J. E. Randall & Lobel, 2009 * ''Elacatinus evelynae'' J. E. Böhlke & C. R. Robins, 1968 (Sharknose goby) * ''Elacatinus figaro'' I. Sazima (fr), R. L. Moura & R. de S. Rosa, 1997 (Barber goby) * ''Elacatinus genie'' J. E. Böhlke & C. R. Robins, 1968 (Cleaner goby) * ''Elacatinus horsti'' Metzelaar, 1922 (Yellowline goby) * ''Elacatinus illecebrosum'' J. E. Böhlke & C. R. Robins, 1968 (Barsnout goby) * ''Elacatinus jarocho'' M. S. Taylor & Akins, 2007 (Jarocho goby) * ''Elacatinus lobeli'' J. E. Randall & P. L. Colin, 2009 * ''Elacatinus lori'' P. L. Colin, 2002 * ''Elacatinus louisae'' J. E. Böhlke & C. R. Robins, 1968 (Spotlight goby) * ''Elacatinus oceanops'' D. S. Jordan, 1904 (Neon goby) * ''Elacatinus phthirophagus'' I. Sazima (fr), Carvalho-Filho & C. Sazima, 2008 (Noronha cleaner goby) * ''Elacatinus pridisi'' R. Z. P. Guimarães, Gasparini & L. A. Rocha, 2004 * ''Elacatinus prochilos'' J. E. Böhlke & C. R. Robins, 1968 (Broadstripe goby) * ''Elacatinus puncticulatus'' Ginsburg, 1938 * ''Elacatinus randalli'' J. E. Böhlke & C. R. Robins, 1968 (Yellownose goby) * ''Elacatinus redimiculus'' M. S. Taylor & Akins, 2007 (Cinta goby) * ''Elacatinus serranilla'' J. E. Randall & P. L. Colin, 2009 * ''Elacatinus tenox'' J. E. Böhlke & C. R. Robins, 1968 (Slaty goby) * ''Elacatinus xanthiprora'' J. E. Böhlke & C. R. Robins, 1968 (Yellowprow goby) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Elacatinus」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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