Abyssal pygmygoby
📖 Overview
Abyssal pygmygoby (Trimma abyssum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.2 cm. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8. This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: D VI + I,7- 8, the second and third spines are the longest, with short filamentous tips reaching to between bases of first two segmented rays of second dorsal fin when adpressed; A I,8; pectoral rays 16, all are unbranched; pelvic fin I,5 with the fifth pelvic ray unbranched, 48-55% length of fourth pelvic ray; bony interorbital 53-65% pupil diameter; nape fully scaled with 12-13 scales on midline of predorsal; cheek and opercle covered with scales; scales ctenoid on breast (prepelvic); a prominent dark bar at caudal-fin base and scale pockets are strongly outlined with melanophores .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Abyssal pygmygoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 107 m . Tropical North Sulawesi; range likely to extend across the East Indian region.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Abyssal pygmygoby.
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