• Location: Romblon Island

  • Depth: shallow to deeper water

  • Cover Photo: Carl-Johan Nilsson

  • Scientific Name: Trimma halonevum, Winterbottom, 2000

The Skinspot Pygmy Goby (Trimma halonevum) is reddish-orange in color and has fine spots all over its body. This species inhabits coastal reefs around Romblon Island and can be found at several dive sites at depths between 1 and 45 meters, where it feeds on zooplankton.

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