Abyssal Pygmygoby
Trimma abyssum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 107 m
- Max size: 3.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
This pygmygoby was found in caves and on ledges at the base of a steep outer reef slope around 107 metres down, deeper than most of its kind. Tiny and cryptic, it haunts the shaded recesses below the reach of bright light.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Trimma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1376249.
FAQ
- How deep does the Abyssal Pygmygoby live?
- The Abyssal Pygmygoby (Trimma abyssum) is typically found at to 107 m.
- Is the Abyssal Pygmygoby dangerous to divers?
- The Abyssal Pygmygoby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Abyssal Pygmygoby get?
- The Abyssal Pygmygoby grows to about 3.2 cm.