Lantana Pygmygoby

Trimma lantana

Lantana Pygmygoby

A solitary goby that rests on sand and rubble inside caves and under ledges, it lives between five and thirty metres on the reef. It rarely strays from shelter and grows to only about three centimetres.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278503.

FAQ

How deep does the Lantana Pygmygoby live?
The Lantana Pygmygoby (Trimma lantana) is typically found at 5–30 m.
Is the Lantana Pygmygoby dangerous to divers?
The Lantana Pygmygoby is harmless to divers.
How big does the Lantana Pygmygoby get?
The Lantana Pygmygoby grows to about 2.9 cm.