Sheppard's pygmygoby
📖 Overview
Sheppard's pygmygoby (Trimma sheppardi), first described by Winterbottom, 1984 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 1.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 20 to 70 metres. It occurs in Tropical waters. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Gobiidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 6 - 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Characterized by pink head and semi-translucent yellowish body with 1-2 black spots on upper edge of operculum; presence of series of 7-8 internal squarish dark blotches along middle of side; three red bars on head, below eye and on rear edge of opercle; no prolonged dorsal spines; upper 3-5 pectoral rays and lowermost 2-5 rays unbranched; fifth pelvic ray 75% length of fourth ray; longitudinal scale series 24; predorsal scales absent; cheek and opercle without scales; depth of body 3.7-4.0 in SL .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Sheppard's pygmygoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 20 - 70 m . Tropical West Pacific: Gulf of Aqaba to Kagoshimo, Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Sheppard's pygmygoby.
🔍 Similar Species
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