Trimmatom sagma Winterbottom, 1989
Saddled dwarfgoby
Trimmatom sagma
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  2.1 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 40 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 6-6; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal soft rays: 10-12. Characterized by semi-translucent reddish to yellowish body color with internal red or yellow stripe above verrtebral column; all pelvic fin rays unbranched; fifth pelvic ray 10% length of fourth ray; head and body without scales; very elongate body, depth about 5.9-6.9 in SL (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Inhabits reef crevices, frequently on drop-offs, in 10-40 m (Ref. 90102).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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