Volcano pygmygoby
📖 Overview
Volcano pygmygoby (Trimma volcana) 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 1.9 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 24 metres. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal spines: 9 - 11. Diagnosis: Characterized by having large spots on the head and body; moderate to well-developed interorbital and postorbital trenches; scales on the pectoral and pelvic fin bases, except on cheeks, opercles, or midline of the nape; a posterior nostril which is adnate to the eye; a fifth pelvic fin ray that is 80-9% of the fourth and is branched dichotomously twice .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Volcano pygmygoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 24 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: Tanzania, Mozambique and the Comores Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Volcano pygmygoby.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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