Blue-striped cave goby (Trimma tevegae)

Scientific name: Trimma tevegae Cohen & Davis, 1969

The Blue-striped cave goby (Trimma tevegae) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: Western Pacific, Ryukyu and Izu islands to New Britain (Papua New Guinea) and Rowley Shoals, Western Australia. Recently reported from Tonga.

Blue-striped cave goby care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9. 1-3 rows of cheek scales below eye.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Trimma tevegae
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.5
Environment: Marine; reef-associated, usually 10 - 40 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: Ryukyu and Izu islands to New Britain (Papua New Guinea) and Rowley Shoals, Western Australia. Recently reported from Tonga.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)