Family: |
Creediidae (Sandburrowers) |
Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 16 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: occurs between Delagoa Bay, Mozambique and Durban, South Africa. |
Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 36-40; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 33-36. Body silvery white. |
Biology: |
Occurs from the intertidal to at least 16 m. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 26 January 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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