Frequently Asked Questions
What is the second smallest species of fish?
A Dwarf Goby from Fiji.
Prior to the great 'What is the smallest fish' debate, the second smallest species of fish was considered the Dwarf Goby, Trimmatom nanus. This species grows to 1 cm in length. Its printed name is longer than the adult fish.
It occurs on coral reefs of the Indo-West Pacific.
In July 2004, the Dwarf Goby was usurped as the smallest fish by the Stout Infantfish.
Related links
- Stout Infantfish fact sheet
- View 'What is the smallest species of fish?' FAQ
Further reading
- Hoese, D.F. in Paxton, J.R. & W.N. Eschmeyer (Eds). 1994. Encyclopedia of Fishes. Sydney: New South Wales University Press; San Diego: Academic Press [1995]. Pp. 240.
