Blackmargin pygmygoby
📖 Overview
Blackmargin pygmygoby (Trimma unisquame), first described by Gosline, 1959 is a fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. 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): 7; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 7. Single scale on the cheek.: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackmargin pygmygoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range ? - 200 m , usually 6 - 12 m . Tropical Pacific Ocean: Guam, Tonga and the Hawaiian Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Blackmargin pygmygoby.
🔍 Similar Species
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