Trimma unisquame (Gosline, 1959)
Blackmargin pygmygoby
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Gobiidae (Gobies), subfamily: Gobiinae
Max. size:  2.6 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range - 200 m
Distribution:  Pacific Ocean: Guam, Tonga and the Hawaiian Islands.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 6-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 7-7. Single scale on the cheek.
Biology:  Benthic (Ref. 58302).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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