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The Okinawa pygmygoby (Trimma okinawae) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Asia: Australia, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, Ryukyu Is. and others
Description
The Okinawa pygmygoby is a pygmygoby (Gobiidae) from reef water of the northwest Pacific, off East Asia. The species grows to about 2.5 cm and has a small, bright orange body with large eyes. As a bottom-dweller it perches on or under coral heads, rock overhangs and in small caves and snaps at small zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Okinawa pygmygoby?
The Okinawa pygmygoby has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Okinawa pygmygoby live?
The Okinawa pygmygoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Asia: Australia, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, Ryukyu Is. and others
How big does the Okinawa pygmygoby get?
The Okinawa pygmygoby grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Okinawa pygmygoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Okinawa pygmygoby is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Trimma
More from the family Gobiidae
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