Hotlips Pygmygoby

Trimma dalerocheila

Hotlips Pygmygoby

Found in both lagoons and on oceanic drop offs, this pygmygoby gathers into schools and feeds on plankton. It ranges from three down to nearly fifty metres.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278493.

FAQ

How deep does the Hotlips Pygmygoby live?
The Hotlips Pygmygoby (Trimma dalerocheila) is typically found at 3–48 m.
Is the Hotlips Pygmygoby dangerous to divers?
The Hotlips Pygmygoby is harmless to divers.
How big does the Hotlips Pygmygoby get?
The Hotlips Pygmygoby grows to about 2 cm.