| Family: |
Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Ptereleotrinae |
| Max. size: |
2.4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 10 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 10-11. Description: Characterized by head and back grey colored grading to pinkish orange on side; midlateral stripe yellow; upper half of eye (iris), yellow; bluish fins; basal portion of caudal fin with large black spot; body without scales; two preopercular pores; gill membrane attached behind posterior preopercular margin; short caudal peduncle, 18.9-20.8 % of SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in midwater aggregations of up to 50 individuals; inhabits sheltered waters of turbid lagoons in about 3-10 m (Ref. 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 14 August 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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