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Trimma gigantum Winterbottom & Zur, 2007 Giant pygmygoby |
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photo by
Erdmann, M.V. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.99 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.77 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 57 - 73 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Palau to Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-9. This species is a member of the T. tevegae species complex (sensu Winterbottom 2005) with a broad interorbital space and a greatly expanded first haemal arch. It is further characterized by 15-18 predorsal scales; the second and third dorsal spines elongate; a fleshy, longitudinal ridge in the interorbital midline; absence of postorbital trenches; scales covering the cheek and opercle; the fifth pelvic fin ray usually branched dichotomously once; a pattern of six dark saddles across the dorsum on a pale yellow background; and, large adult size (to about 30 mm SL) (Ref. 59339). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits outer reef slopes in caves and crevices in 57-73 m (Ref. 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 September 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||