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Congrogadus hierichthys Jordan & Richardson, 1908 Sulu eelblenny |
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photo by
Winterbottom, R. |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Congrogadinae | |||
| Max. size: | 16 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: known only from the Sulu Sea, Philippines. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 58-62; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 49-51; Vertebrae: 64-67. Gill membranes fused ventrally, free from isthmus. Posterior otic sensory canal pore present. Opercle with a dark ocellated spot. Cephalic sensory canal openings rimmed with black. Dorsal margin of opercle and cheeks patched with scales. Description: Characterized by brown color with 3-4 rows of pale spots on side of body; presence of blackish stripe on head just behind the eye; absence of pelvic fins; small elliptical cycloid scales covering body (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits coral reefs among crevices, known only from Sulu Sea, Philippines (Ref 90102). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 September 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||