| Family: |
Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Microdesminae |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica to Colombia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow rocky coasts, including tide pools. Feeds on zooplankton and tiny benthic crustaceans. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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