Leiognathidae (Slimys, slipmouths, or ponyfishes), subfamily: Gazzinae |
10 cm FL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; marine; depth range - 20 m |
Western Pacific: southern Japan, East China Sea and the South China Sea. Reported from New Caledonia (Ref. 11889). |
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Found near shore (Ref. 11230). Searches for prey using a protruding pipette-like mouth or by sieving potential food through their gill rakers (Ref. 26569). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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