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Clarkichthys bilineatus (Clark, 1936) Flagtail wormfish |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Microdesmidae (Wormfishes), subfamily: Microdesminae | |||
| Max. size: | 6.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 8 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: off Cabo San Lucas, Baja California and off Nayarit. Mexico to northern Colombia and the Galapagos Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rocky, exposed tide pools and shallow rock and coral reef areas (Ref. 28023). Spawns upon reaching 3.4 cm SL (Ref. 28023). Oviparous (Ref. 56086). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 February 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||