Slanted pygmygoby
📖 Overview
Slanted pygmygoby (Trimma erwani) 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 1.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 20 and 30 metres. 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 characters: diagonally slanting grey and yellow bars on body; nape scaled with about 5-6 predorsal scales; pectoral fin with 16-17 unbranched rays; unbranched fifth pelvic-fin ray, about half length of fourth ray; interorbital region with a U-shaped trench and no postorbital trenches .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slanted pygmygoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Slanted pygmygoby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Slanted pygmygoby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 20 - 30 m . Tropical Central Pacific: French Polynesia, Marquesas Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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