Wangunu's Pygmygoby
Trimma wangunui
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–50 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A rare pygmygoby, this species lives alone under large slabs of dead foliose coral rubble on sandy bottoms stirred by moderate current and surge. Only a single fish has turned up beneath each piece of rubble examined, between about 8 and 50 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Trimma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1376255.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wangunu's Pygmygoby live?
- The Wangunu's Pygmygoby (Trimma wangunui) is typically found at 8–50 m.
- Is the Wangunu's Pygmygoby dangerous to divers?
- The Wangunu's Pygmygoby is harmless to divers.