Yellow-red pygmygoby
📖 Overview
Yellow-red pygmygoby (Trimma xanthum), first described by Winterbottom & Hoese, 2015 is a tiny fish in the family Gobiidae (order Gobiiformes). Adults typically reach 1.80 cm in maximum length. 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
Physical description for Yellow-red pygmygoby is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellow-red pygmygoby is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical West Pacific: from Christmas Island to Great Barrier Reef of Australia, east to Marshall Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Yellow-red pygmygoby.
🔍 Similar Species
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