Mary's Pygmygoby

Trimma burridgeae

Mary's Pygmygoby

Confined to the vertical outer reef walls of the Palau islands, it gathers most thickly in caves and under overhangs between twenty and thirty metres. One huge cave with a silty floor, sea fans and sponges held a whole population of these tiny gobies.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Trimma

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1006784.

FAQ

How deep does the Mary's Pygmygoby live?
The Mary's Pygmygoby (Trimma burridgeae) is typically found at 4–50 m.
Is the Mary's Pygmygoby dangerous to divers?
The Mary's Pygmygoby is harmless to divers.
How big does the Mary's Pygmygoby get?
The Mary's Pygmygoby grows to about 2.9 cm.