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The Redspotted pygmygoby (Trimma caesiura) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Oceania: Australia, Solomon Is., China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Fiji, Guam and others
Description
The Redspotted pygmygoby is a pygmygoby (Gobiidae) from reef water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 2.5 cm and has a small, red-brown with fine red spots 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 Redspotted pygmygoby?
The Redspotted pygmygoby has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Redspotted pygmygoby live?
The Redspotted pygmygoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Australia, Solomon Is., China, Taiwan/Ch Taipei, Fiji, Guam and others
How big does the Redspotted pygmygoby get?
The Redspotted pygmygoby grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Redspotted pygmygoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Redspotted 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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