| Citation | Winterbottom, R., 2019, An illustrated key to the described valid species of Trimma (Teleostei: Gobiidae).. J. Ocean Sci. Found. 34:1-61. |
| Ref. | Winterbottom, R., 2019 |
| Page | 13 |
| Named Used as Valid | Trimma preclarum |
| Comment | |
| Locality | Palau, Ulong Pass, ROM 77556. |
| Distribution | Saipan to the Philippines and the northeastern coast of New Guinea. |
| Quote | Genetic variation: Three haplogroups separated by 7-10%: one in Palau (and probably Guam and Saipan), a second in the Philippines, and a third along the northeast coast of New Guinea. |