The Benjamin's pygmygoby (Trimma benjamini) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The Benjamin's pygmygoby is a pygmygoby (Gobiidae) from reef water of the western Pacific. The species grows to about 2.5 cm and has a small, orange with a bluish cast 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 Benjamin's pygmygoby?
The Benjamin's pygmygoby has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly red-orange.
Where does the Benjamin's pygmygoby live?
The Benjamin's pygmygoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Benjamin's pygmygoby get?
The Benjamin's pygmygoby grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Benjamin's pygmygoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Benjamin's pygmygoby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Trimma
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