The Bluestripe pygmygoby (Trimma tevegae) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Description
The Bluestripe pygmygoby is a pygmygoby (Gobiidae) from reef water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 3.5 cm and has a small, lavender with a blue longitudinal stripe 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 Bluestripe pygmygoby?
The Bluestripe pygmygoby has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly pink-purple.
Where does the Bluestripe pygmygoby live?
The Bluestripe pygmygoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Bluestripe pygmygoby get?
The Bluestripe pygmygoby grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Bluestripe pygmygoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Bluestripe pygmygoby is harmless to humans.
Is the Bluestripe pygmygoby edible?
Yes, the Bluestripe pygmygoby is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Trimma
More from the family Gobiidae
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