Red-blotch pygmygoby
📖 Overview
Red-blotch pygmygoby (Trimma squamicana) is a ray-finned fish of the family Gobiidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 10 and 48 metres. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. Diagnosis: The species has eight red to reddish brown saddles over the dorsal midline and five similar saddles on the ventral midline on a white background. The second dorsal spine is variably elongate. The fifth pelvic fin ray is unbranched. The interorbital trench is moderate to deep, the postorbital trench is generally poorly-developed or absent. The nape is scaled. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Red-blotch pygmygoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Red-blotch pygmygoby is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Red-blotch pygmygoby is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 48 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Kiribati Republic, Phoenix Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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