Fang's Pygmy Goby, Trimma fangi Winterbottom & Chen 2004
Other Names: Fang's Dwarfgoby, Spot-faced Pygmygoby
Summary:
A pale purplish-grey pygmygoby with rows of large orange spots along the body (sometimes forming stripes), spots on the head becoming reddish below, and a dark brown 'shoulder' spot.
Cite this page as:
Bray, D.J. 2019, Trimma fangi in Fishes of Australia, accessed 22 Jan 2025, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/species/492
Fang's Pygmy Goby, Trimma fangi Winterbottom & Chen 2004
More Info
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Distribution |
Recorded in Australia from Cassini Island, Western Australia, Cartier Reef in the Timor Sea, and the Lizard Island area, Queensland. Elsewhere the species occurs in the tropical West-Pacific. Inhabits caves and crevices on outer reefs. |
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Etymology |
The species is named fangi for Prof. Lee-Shing Fang, head of the Museum of Marine Biology & Aquarium |
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Author |
Bray, D.J. 2019 |
Quick Facts
CAAB Code:37428399
Depth:5-20 m
Habitat:Reef associated
Max Size:2.6 cm TL
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