Trimma bisella Winterbottom, 2000 Two-saddle pygmygoby |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae | |||
Max. size: | 2.44 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 24 - 33 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Mauritius. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 7-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 8-9. This species is distinguished by the following characters: colour pattern distinguishes this species where freshly collected specimens have a brown-grey body; a bright red peduncle margined dorsally and ventrally by two large white saddles; vertical orange bars 4 on a salmon background on the head; midline of nape naked; interorbital trench well developed, second dorsal spine elongated, fifth pelvic fin ray unbranched; when preserved, the two light saddles on the caudal peduncle and the light vertical bars on the head visible; without scales in the predorsal midline or on cheek (Ref. 118045). | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 19 July 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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