Fin's Fish Guide
The Yellow-cave pygmygoby (Trimma taylori) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Oceania: Australia, Christmas I., Cocos Is. (Keel), French Polynesia, Guam, Indonesia and others
Description
Taylor's pygmygoby is a tiny pygmygoby (Gobiidae) from deeper coral-reef and cave water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to only about 3 cm and has a stocky, orange-pink, semi-translucent body with large eyes. As a social fish it hovers upside down in loose groups under overhangs and in small caves and snaps at small zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Yellow-cave pygmygoby?
The Yellow-cave pygmygoby has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Yellow-cave pygmygoby live?
The Yellow-cave pygmygoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Australia, Christmas I., Cocos Is. (Keel), French Polynesia, Guam, Indonesia and others
How big does the Yellow-cave pygmygoby get?
The Yellow-cave pygmygoby grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Yellow-cave pygmygoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Yellow-cave 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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