| 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. |
| Diagnosis: |
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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: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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