The Pimple pygmygoby (Trimma halonevum) is a saltwater fish of the family Gobiidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The pimple pygmygoby is a tiny goby (Gobiidae) from the western Pacific. The species grows to only about 3 cm and has a translucent, reddish body with scattered dark dots and large eyes. As a bottom-dweller it perches on or under coral and rubble of shallow reefs and eats minute zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pimple pygmygoby?
The Pimple pygmygoby has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Pimple pygmygoby live?
The Pimple pygmygoby lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Pimple pygmygoby get?
The Pimple pygmygoby grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Pimple pygmygoby dangerous to humans?
No, the Pimple pygmygoby is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Trimma
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