Porthole pygmygoby

📖 Overview

Porthole pygmygoby (Trimma finistrinum) 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 2.5 cm. It occurs at depths between 11 and 20 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: bony interorbital 100% pupil diameter; fully scaled midline of nape of 12-14 scales; the second dorsal spine may reach posteriorly to middle of second dorsal fin; papillae in longitudinal row immediately below eye either single or with two papillae in vertical row (but not in vertical rows of 3-5 papillae at each position); pectoral-fin rays unbranched; usually a branched fifth pelvic-fin ray that is about half length of the fourth ray; a large diffuse dark blotch on the posterior caudal peduncle; colour pattern of a brownish body with most body scales having golden- to greenish-yellow (pale in preservative) centres is unique among species of Trimma .: elongated; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Porthole pygmygoby is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Porthole pygmygoby is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Porthole pygmygoby is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 11 - 20 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Fiji.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🐠 Related Species

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