Red-Earth Pygmygoby

Trimma milta

Red-Earth Pygmygoby

Flecked with red, this pygmygoby tucks itself into crevices on coral rock walls and rests on sand and rubble bottoms. No bigger than a thumbnail, it ranges from just below the surface to about seventy metres.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278505.

FAQ

How deep does the Red-Earth Pygmygoby live?
The Red-Earth Pygmygoby (Trimma milta) is typically found at 1–70 m.
Is the Red-Earth Pygmygoby dangerous to divers?
The Red-Earth Pygmygoby is harmless to divers.
How big does the Red-Earth Pygmygoby get?
The Red-Earth Pygmygoby grows to about 3 cm.