Candycane pygmy goby (Trimma cana)

Scientific name: Trimma cana Winterbottom, 2004

Candycane pygmy goby (Trimma cana)

The Candycane pygmy goby (Trimma cana) is a marine fish of the family Gobiidae. Native range: Western Pacific, Philippines, Caroline Is., Fiji, Marshall Is., and Palau.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. Diagnosis: White background with 8 distinct vertical bars on head and body; yellow spots on the medial fins; a well-defined dark bar across the postorbital region of the skull (may be partially obscured by the overlying anterior extension of the epaxialis body musculature in larger specimens). No scales on head. Opercle, cheek, or nape. A second dorsal spine varying from slightly to very elongate (as far as the mid-peduncle). A well-developed interorbital trench. A variably-developed postorbital trench (usually developed). A fifth pelvic fin ray which is unbranched and 50-85% of the fourth.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Trimma cana
Family
Gobiidae (Gobies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
2.5
Depth range
9–30 m (30–98 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 9 - 30 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Western Pacific: Philippines, Caroline Is., Fiji, Marshall Is., and Palau
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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