Yellow-banded pygmygoby
📖 Overview
Yellow-banded pygmygoby (Trimma fasciatum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in pelagic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2 cm. It occurs at depths between 25 and 30 metres. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8; Vertebrae: 26. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: predorsal scales 8; first dorsal fin without elongate and filamentous spine; unbranched pectoral-fin rays; height of basal membrane between innermost pelvic-fin rays about 23% of length of fifth ray; shallow to moderate interorbital groove; narrow interorbital space and bony width 18-26% of pupil diameter; when fresh and when alive, nape with 1 or 2, and body with 4 broad bright yellow bands .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellow-banded pygmygoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; pelagic-neritic; depth range 25 - 30 m . Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Yellow-banded pygmygoby.
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