Trimma cana Winterbottom, 2004

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

Trimma cana, commonly known as the Candy cane pygmy-goby, is a species of goby first formally described by Winterbottom in 2004.

Distribution Range

This goby is native to the western Pacific Ocean, with a recorded range stretching from the Philippines to Palau.

Habitat Preferences

It lives on steep slopes on the outer sides of reefs, and prefers to settle on hard coral substrates.

Depth Range

It can be found at depths between 12 metres (39 feet) and 35 metres (115 feet).

Size

This species grows to a maximum standard length of 2.5 centimetres, which equals 0.98 inches.