| Family: |
Synanceiidae (Stonefishes), subfamily: Choridactylinae |
| Max. size: |
22 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
North-west Pacific: Hong Kong and Singapore (Ref 90102). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 17-17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 10-10. Description: Characterized by having mainly dark brown to greyish color; pectoral, soft dorsal, caudal and anal fins with pale band; brownish inner surface of pectoral fin with small dark spots and broad, whitish band across middle of fin; first three dorsal spines broadly connected with membrane, remaining spines with membrane only on basal half; lower two pectoral rays free of membrane; absence of scale; eyes slightly elevated; short snout; depth of body about 3.5-3.6 in SL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits sand or mud bottoms to about 50 m (Ref 90102). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
venomous |
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