Crystallodytes pauciradiatus Nelson & Randall, 1985
Rapanui sandburrower

Family:  Creediidae (Sandburrowers)
Max. size:  3.6 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 6 - 24 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Easter Island.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 30-32; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 34-36; Vertebrae: 50-53. Scales present only along lateral line (Ref. 42970).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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