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Trimma xanthochrum Winterbottom, 2011 Step-spot pygmygoby |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
| Max. size: | 2.51 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 12 - 70 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific Ocean: Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-8. This species is characterized by the following: a wide interorbital region (80-100% pupil diameter); the second dorsal spine usually reaching posteriorly to between the bases of the second to third dorsal fin rays; pectoral rays 15-16, usually with 7-8 branched rays; vertical rows of sensory papillae below eye of 2-3 papillae in rows 1-4 and 4-5 in row 5; caudal blotch which has a lower half about two-thirds the width of the upper half; usually an overall yellowish body with yellow at least proximally in the caudal fin (Ref. 87358). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits current-prone reefs in 12-70 m (Ref. 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 September 2021 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||