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Pygmy toby (Canthigaster pygmaea) fish species and information / pictures of Pygmy toby - Canthigaster pygmaea
Pygmy toby (Canthigaster pygmaea) fish species information
Scientific Name
Canthigaster pygmaea
Common Name
Pygmy toby
Biology
Inhabits coral reefs. Found hidden in holes.
Classification
Classified By
Allen & Randall, 1977
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Puffers and Filefishes (Tetraodontiformes)
Family
Puffers (Tetraodontidae)
Distribution
Region
Western Indian Ocean
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea.
Range
Unknown
Environment
Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown
°C
Water Temperature To
Unknown
°C
Depth From - meters
2
m
Depth To - meters
30
m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 2 - 30 m (Ref. 8883)
Trophic Level
3.01 s.e. 0.38 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
False
Physical Size and Genetics
Maximum Length
5.6
cm
Common Length
Unknown
cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)
Human Uses and Population
Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
Not Evaluated