Forktail Pygmygoby

Trimma hoesei

Forktail Pygmygoby

This pygmygoby haunts steep outer reef slopes between fifteen and fifty metres, where it often hangs upside down on the ceilings of caves. It stays small, never reaching beyond a couple of centimetres.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219581.

FAQ

How deep does the Forktail Pygmygoby live?
The Forktail Pygmygoby (Trimma hoesei) is typically found at 15–50 m.
Is the Forktail Pygmygoby dangerous to divers?
The Forktail Pygmygoby is harmless to divers.
How big does the Forktail Pygmygoby get?
The Forktail Pygmygoby grows to about 2.4 cm.