The Pygmy goby (Trimmatom eviotops) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 2 cm.
Description
The pygmy goby is one of the very smallest fish in the world, a goby (Gobiidae) from clear reef water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to only about 1.5 cm and has a stocky, semi-translucent body with large eyes. As a cryptic bottom-dweller it sits among coral rubble, gravel and crevices and snaps at minute zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pygmy goby?
The Pygmy goby has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Pygmy goby live?
The Pygmy goby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Pygmy goby get?
The Pygmy goby grows to a maximum of about 2 cm.
Is the Pygmy goby dangerous to humans?
No, the Pygmy goby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Trimmatom
More from the family Gobiidae
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