Family: |
Bregmacerotidae (Codlets) |
Max. size: |
11.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; brackish; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: southern Taiwan to northwestern Australia (Ref. 7300); with confirmed distribution in Taiwan and probably extending to East China Sea and South China Sea (H.Ho, pers.comm. 2/2017). |
Diagnosis: |
Vertebrae: 13-43. Deciduous cycloid scales; small head naked. Small mouth slightly oblique; maxillary extending to posterior border of the pupil. Nuchal appendage in SL, about twice as head. |
Biology: |
On the continental shelf. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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