Wangunu's Pygmygoby

Trimma wangunui

Wangunu's Pygmygoby

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.