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Trimmatom sagma Winterbottom, 1989 Saddled dwarfgoby |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.1 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Philippines. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Characterized by semi-translucent reddish to yellowish body color with internal red or yellow stripe above verrtebral column; all pelvic fin rays unbranched; fifth pelvic ray 10% length of fourth ray; head and body without scales; very elongate body, depth about 5.9-6.9 in SL (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits reef crevices, frequently on drop-offs, in 10-40 m (Ref. 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 May 2023 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||