Large-Eyed Pygmygoby
Trimma macrophthalmus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–35 m
- Max size: 2.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A bottom dweller of seaward reefs, this large eyed pygmy goby gathers in small groups inside caves and under ledges between five and thirty five metres. Its oversized eyes suit the dim cover it favours, and it stays around three centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Gobiiformes › Gobiidae › Trimma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 402917.
FAQ
- How deep does the Large-Eyed Pygmygoby live?
- The Large-Eyed Pygmygoby (Trimma macrophthalmus) is typically found at 5–35 m.
- Is the Large-Eyed Pygmygoby dangerous to divers?
- The Large-Eyed Pygmygoby is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Large-Eyed Pygmygoby get?
- The Large-Eyed Pygmygoby grows to about 2.5 cm.