Putra's Pygmygoby

Trimma putrai

Putra's Pygmygoby

A rare and rather deep pygmygoby, it has been collected between thirty five and seventy metres, usually just one or two at a time. It perches upright in small crevices on steep, current swept reef walls crusted with coralline algae.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1355471.

FAQ

How deep does the Putra's Pygmygoby live?
The Putra's Pygmygoby (Trimma putrai) is typically found at 34–55 m.
Is the Putra's Pygmygoby dangerous to divers?
The Putra's Pygmygoby is harmless to divers.
How big does the Putra's Pygmygoby get?
The Putra's Pygmygoby grows to about 2.2 cm.